You really can reverse eye aging!

If your eyes have been bothering you lately, it’s not surprising: More than ever, we’re using them to stare at small type and images on computer screens and cellphones, which can lead to eye fatigue and an increase in age-related eye problems! Now, you ca

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Preventing glaucoma with saffron!

Including a pinch (roughly 1/10 tsp.) of this orange-colored spice in your food daily can cut your risk of glaucoma— damaging high blood pressure in your eyes— as much as 50%, suggests research in the Journal of Translational Medicine. Saffron’s active ingredient (crocin) helps keep blood vessels in the eyes healthy and open, so excess fluids can drain more easily, says study coauthor Silvia Bisti, PH.D.

2 Preventing macular degeneration with leafy greens!

It’s the number- one cause of blindness after age 50— and exposure to sunlight hastens its development. Fortunately, you don’t have to hide indoors to protect yourself. Just eat at least three heaping cups of any greens weekly! Harvard research shows spinach, kale, romaine and the like are packed with lutein, a nutrient that acts like a powerful natural sunscreen in your eye tissues, cutting your risk of macular degeneration 43% or more.

3 Preventing night blindness with sweet potatoes!

Your risk of night blindness creeps up an estimated 53% after age 50, which can make driving after dark challenging. To the rescue: sweet potatoes! They’re nature’s number- one source of betacarotene, a nutrient that heals and strengthens light-sensitive eye nerves, enhancing your vision in dim light. Aim to eat a half- cup daily of sweet potatoes or one cup of another betacarotene-rich food, such as carrots, apricots and acorn squash.

4 Preventing cataracts with vitamins C and E!

Got a family or personal history of cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s lens? Reach for vitamins C and E, nutrients proven to nourish and heal eye tissues. Three studies suggest that taking 250 mg. of C along with 400 IU of E daily reduces your risk of ever developing cataracts 50%—and helps stop them from worsening for 96% of women who already have them! Important: Always check with your doctor before starting a new supplement.