Nutrition has long been thought to play an important role in eye health and maintaining good eyesight for children, adults and elderly alike

Important eye vitamins and minerals include vitamins A, C and E, and the minerals zinc and selenium. Other important nutrients include lutein, zeaxanthin and essential fatty acids. Most nutrients and vitamins for eye health are readily available in fresh fruits and vegetables. It's best to consume these foods raw and freshly grown, since the process of cooking, freezing, canning and drying greatly reduces the concentration of vitamins.

The latest studies have shown that supplements do work.Vitamin C, Vitamin E, beta-Carotene (pro-Vitamin A) and Carotenoids (Lutein & Zeaxanthin) are strong antioxidants, they protect the eye against free radical damage.