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7 foods for healthy eyes

For brighter eyes and clearer vision, these foods can help.

Jan 18, 2026
Home page>7 foods for healthy eyes
Written byJameson Kowalczyk
Medically reviewedbyAnn Wendling, MD, MPHin December 2023
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Oranges
Peanuts
Kidney Beans
Salmon
Whole Grains
Apricots
Do the Combo
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Cooked kale, spinach, collards and turnip greens (along with broccoli and eggs) are crammed full of lutein and zeaxanthin—two powerful antioxidants that may help protect against retinal damage and the onset of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

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