What should children eat when their eyesight drops sharply?

Currently, vision problems occur not only in adults, but also in children, with a trend becoming increasingly obvious. The most typical example is decreased vision. There are many factors that lead to vision loss in children. Due to their young age, many methods are inappropriate to use. Dietary therapy measures can have a significant effect. So, what should children eat when their eyesight deteriorates sharply? Let’s take a closer look below.

It is well known that when VA is deficient, the eyes' ability to adapt to dark environments is reduced, and in severe cases, people are prone to night blindness. VA can also prevent and treat dry eye disease. Foods rich in VA include animal liver, cod liver oil, milk and eggs, plant foods such as carrots, amaranth, spinach, leeks, green peppers, red sweet potatoes, and fruits such as oranges, apricots, persimmons, etc.

Secondly, Vitamin B1: VB1 is one of the nutritional sources of the optic nerve. When BV1 is insufficient, the eyes are prone to fatigue; when VB2 is insufficient, it is easy to cause keratitis. Foods rich in B vitamins include sesame, soybeans, fresh milk, malt and so on.

Also, don't let your children eat too much sweets: excessive sweets will consume a large amount of VB1 in the body, causing children's eyesight to deteriorate and even cause poor visual development. Excess sugar can also lead to a decrease in chromium stores in the body. Lack of chromium can cause changes in blood osmotic pressure, which in turn can lead to changes in the osmotic pressure of the eye lens and aqueous humor. When the osmotic pressure of the aqueous humor is lower than the osmotic pressure of the lens, the aqueous humor will pass through the lens capsule into the lens, causing the lens to become convex, and the refractive power of the eye will increase, resulting in myopia. Whole grains are rich in chromium, and children should be fed whole grains regularly to avoid chromium deficiency in their bodies.

The third is vitamin C: VC is one of the components of the lens of the eye. Lack of vitamin C can easily lead to cataracts, which is a cloudy lens. Fresh vegetables and fruits are rich in VC.

The fourth is vitamin E: VE has an antioxidant effect, can inhibit the lipid peroxidation reaction in the lens, dilate peripheral blood vessels, improve blood circulation, and has a certain auxiliary effect in the treatment of certain eye diseases. The VE content in nuts and bananas is relatively high. Let children eat a certain amount of nuts every day, which is beneficial to their eyesight.

Fourth, high-quality protein and calcium: Lack of protein can easily cause vision fatigue. Protein is the main component of cells. Children should consume enough high-quality protein such as eggs, milk and meat. Calcium has the effect of eliminating eye strain, so you should also eat foods rich in calcium such as beans, green leafy vegetables, and dried shrimps.

I believe that many parents are concerned about what to eat when their children's eyesight is rapidly declining. The main reason is that children's problems cannot be underestimated. If they are not improved in time when they are discovered, there is a worry that it will have a long-term impact on the children. In addition to dietary therapy, children should also develop good eye habits to avoid similar situations from recurring.