Good nutrition is very important for both general health and eye health.  It helps the body grow, repair wear and tear, protect against infection and function properly.  But what foods and nutrients can help with eye health? Vitamins A, C and E help to maintain healthy cells and tissues in the eye and can be found in many foods including butternut squash, carrots, sweet potato, tuna, almonds, avocados, berries and oranges.  Lutein and zeaxanthin which are natural plant chemicals forms part of the macular pigment in the eye which functions as a light filter in protecting the eye from sunlight damage.  Lutein and zeaxanthin can be found naturally in green leafy vegetables like kale, cabbage, spinach, broccoli and lettuce.  Another one to consider could be Omega 3 with some studies showing that this essential fatty acid can reduce the risk of macular degeneration but its important to point out that more studies are needed in this area.  Nonetheless Omega 3 is found in oily fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines etc) and will boost one of two portions (one oily and one white or shell) of fish on a weekly basis.  It is important to note that a diet, full of fresh fruit, vegetables and oily fish can help with healthy vision but a combination of other factors such as genetics, age and smoking can give rise to eye related conditions above and beyond a good diet.