Foods Good for Cataracts

Assoc. Prof., one of the experts of Veni Vidi Eye Health Group, which plays a pioneering role in modern cataract surgery and laser applications, explains the relationship between the development of cataracts, which even cause blindness in the future, and our nutritional habits. Dr. We talked to Tuğrul Akın.

Can we reduce the risk of cataracts by changing our diet?

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Assoc. Prof. says that there is a strong relationship between nutrition and cataract formation. Dr. Tuğrul Akın, the highest risk group should consume 100 grams every day. He said that there are people who consume more meat than The risk is lower in moderate and small meat consumers, fish consumers and vegetarians.

Assoc. Prof., one of Veni Vidi Eye Health Group Experts. Dr. Tuğrul Akın recommends focusing on a vegetable-based diet, foods containing vitamin C and omega-3 (fish, walnuts, flaxseed), vitamin E (olive oil, spinach, broccoli, walnuts and almonds), lutein (spinach and pumpkin). He recommends consuming foods containing ) and zeoxanthin (corn).

Apart from this, Assoc. Prof. points out that our lifestyle is also very important. Dr. Tuğrul Akın, “Situations such as smoking, excessive sun exposure and diabetes are also risk factors that accelerate cataract formation.” he says.