There’s a lot more to eat for eye health.

But carrots aren’t the only food to eat to optimize your eye health.

Here are eight of the best foods to eat for eye health.

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Incorporating more vitamin E-rich foods like almonds is important for eye health, as well as overall health.

Oily Fish

Are your eyes always dry and irritated?

Beans

Did you know that carbohydrate choices can impact eye health?

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