LOUISIANA

                 EYE

                     CENTER

7855 Howell Blvd Suite 130A

Baton Rouge La 70807

Angela R. Lewis, M.D.

General and Neuro-Ophthamology

Specializing in Surgery and Diseases of the Eye

Eye Care Tip Of The Month

Nutrition makes a difference

Howard B. Goldman, M.D., an ophthalmologist with Eye Associates of Boca Raton in Florida, says people should focus on an “anti-inflammatory diet”: avoiding red meats; eating more foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, including cold-water fish such as salmon, mackerel and halibut; and avoiding saturated fats. Instead, they should use monounsaturated fats like olive oil.

Eat lots of green, leafy veggies, says Lylas Mogk, M.D., an ophthalmologist who practices in Livonia, Mich. These include kale, collard greens and spinach, which are rich in lutein, an antioxidant that research shows may help preserve eye health and deter the risk of macular degeneration. Wolfberries, which are rich in zeaxanthin, also may be beneficial. Mogk also recommends taking flaxseed, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and avoiding artificial fats in low-fat baked goods. Diets rich in omega-3 fatty acid foods might also help with dry eyes, he says.