CONSUMPTION OF VEGETABLES AND FRUITS IS VITAL FOR EYE HEALTH

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WHY WE SHOULD CONSUME CARROTS, FISH, VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND DRIED FRUITS
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We know how important a good diet is for our eye health, that eating fish or carrots is good for the eyes, but it is not just carrots or fish that are good for the eyes. Proper and high-quality nutrition is important in maintaining eye health. .
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WHICH FOODS ARE EXCELLENT TO MAINTAIN THE BEST OF EYE HEALTH
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Turkey Medicals advised that many studies show that antioxidants prevent eye diseases. A, C, E vitamins, zinc, beta carotene, lutein and zeaksanthin, omega-3 and omega-6, such as powerful antioxidants for eye health is of great importance that occur with aging and these ingredients specifically helps in the Prevention of eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration.

Worthy to note that, by eating fruits and vegetables regularly, we can get antioxidants and the vitamins we need in natural ways. Here are vegetables and fruits that are of great importance for eye health, especially rich in lutein and zeaxanthin.

  • Spinach: spinach and cabbage contain large amounts of nutrient cells with carotenoids, beta-carotene and natural antibiotics called zeaxanthin, which means that it reduces the risk of cataracts and eye surgery in Turkey. Spinach acts as a natural sunglasses, protecting our eyes from eye diseases that occur with age, while also filtering out harmful blue waves from the sun.
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  • Green tea: this plant, which is a family of antioxidants with a strong ability to protect our eyes, strengthens the eye’s immune system, protects the retina from damage caused by UV rays from the sun, reduces the risk of glaucoma green and tension in the eyes caused by long working hours.
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  • Walnut: walnut, which is a source of great importance in the development of brain and eye nerves and rich in omega 3, reduces dry eyes. Vitamin E prevents retinal degeneration.
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  • Pumpkin: adequate consumption of this nutrient, which is a great source of vitamin A, delays the formation of macular degeneration and cataracts, especially night blindness.
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  • Salmon: omega 3 fatty acids found in Salmon reduce the risk of macular degeneration in adults. Salmon also protects the eyes against glaucoma and dry eyes.
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  • Carrot: thanks to the vitamins A, C, E and beta-carotene it contains, it protects the eyes and strengthens the immune system.
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  • Grapes: there is a very strong antioxidant in the grape seed. Grapes are taken to protect against vascular and nerve damage caused by macular degeneration and diabetes.
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  • Corn: It contains a herbal composition called zeaxanthin, which reduces age-related vision disorders.
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  • Kiwi: vitamin E, which is abundant in Kiwi, helps prevent retinal degeneration. It also feeds the blood vessels in the eye, making the eyes bright and bright.

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On final word it should be noted that human eye health is especially vital in later life. Therefore in order to have healthy eyes, it is necessary to consume quality foods for choice.
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President of Organ Transplant Center at MedicalPark Hospital Antalya

Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.

Physician's Resume:

Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.

Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.

In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.

Awards:

Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.

Certificates:

Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .

Professional Members:

American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.

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