Malnutrition can cause visual impairment. Nurlana Askerova, an ophthalmologist at the Vidnovsky Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Health of the Moscow Region, says that you can keep your eyes healthy and prevent partial vision loss if you avoid the abuse of certain products. Among them he in the name In an interview with the Public News Service, he had alcohol, bread and fries.
The doctor emphasized that systematic alcohol consumption leads to atrophy of the optic nerve.
“Alcoholic beverages dilate blood vessels, increasing the pressure on the eyeball. Alcohol abuse can cause partial or complete vision loss,” he warned.
The expert also listed bread as a “risk group” product. Flour products contain starch, which triggers the release of insulin during digestion. Askerova explained that the rapid absorption of starch leads to a decrease in binding protein and negatively affects the development of the eyeball. According to him, it is better to reduce other foods containing carbohydrates in the diet: pasta, rice, potatoes.
Also, the doctor recommended limiting the consumption of products containing E-additives: chips, crackers, sodas and more. The ophthalmologist concluded that it is also better to eat less salt, which increases intraocular pressure, and to reduce the amount of coffee, which negatively affects blood flow to the eye vessels.
Let’s remember that too It has been recommended Russians need to pay attention to their eye health when using gadgets. It is especially recommended to keep a distance between the eyes and the screen and monitor the lighting.
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