A balanced diet is essential for children with myopia, emphasizes Dr. Tran Thi Tra Phuong. Foods rich in nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals can help support eye health and reduce the risk of increasing myopia.
Eggs are a great source of vitamin A, retinol, and carotenoids that help prevent night blindness, dry eyes, and other eye issues. They also contain zinc, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which protect the retina and increase resistance to blue light. Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale are packed with nutrients that prevent eye fatigue, improve vision, and maintain eye health.
Fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids that support blood circulation to the eyes and protect them from damage caused by blue light or ultraviolet rays. Lean meats provide zinc
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