The following tips are very helpful for preventing cataracts:
- Avoid direct contact with toxic chemicals, X-Rays, IR rays.
- Stop smoking.
- Avoid excess worry, anxiety, and anger because it aggravates Vata and pitta doshas. .
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Include in your diet foods rich in vitamin E such as sunflower seeds, almonds, and spinach.
- Consume foods rich in vitamin C.
- Foods containing omega-3 fatty acids may reduce cataract risk.
- Wear protective sunglasses that block the sun's UV rays when you go outdoors.
- Be consistent with your eye check-ups and also check your diabetes and other medical conditions timely.
- Ayurveda recommends adding ghee to your daily routine as it is highly recommended in cataracts.
- Cow’s milk, butter, rice, wheat, moong dal, banana, methi, spinach, grapes, pomegranates, apples, and oranges are also recommended.
- Must avoid pungent, bitter, sour, and saline food.
- Avoid excessive heat and exposure to the sun.
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