Is it true that carrots are good for your vision?

my vision is really bad and i heard that carrots can improve your vision, especially carrot juice and i wanted to know if this is really true and how better can my vision get if i drink one cup of carrot juice everyday? can drinking a lot of carrot juice have a second side effect?


what other thing is carrot joice juice good for?Is it true that carrots are good for your vision?
Only if you have poor night vision. Carrots are high in Vitamin A needed for night vision. No food will improve poor vision, but green leafy veggies and dark skinned fruit is good for the overall health of your eyes.Is it true that carrots are good for your vision?
That's a myth. During the WWII Battle of Britain, the British needed a ';public'; reason why German bombers were being intercepted almost every time they flew over the English Channel. The real reason was that the British possessed the then top secret technological advantage of radar. The reason they released was that British airplane spotters were drinking carrot juice and were easily spotting enemy aircraft because of the enhanced visual acuity the juice gave them. Aside from it not working, drinking a glass of carrot juice a day will have an adverse side effect. Because of the pigmentation present in carrots, consuming a substantial amount will turn your skin orange.
whilst theyre good for your eyes, its not like youre gonna all of the sudden have the vision of a hawk





its more like, they keep your eyes from getting worse because, unlike most parts of your body, the cells and whatnot in your eyes dont replace themselves, just like how you cant regrow braincells





but, yeah, carrots are healthy for you overall, the juice too, so bon apetite :3
Carrots contain carotinoids which is good for your eyes
Yes. Carrots are known for giving you x-ray vision and also cures most ailments.
Yes. Carrots are known for giving you x-ray vision and also cures most ailments.
Carrots contain carotinoids which are found in the veggies of the red/orange color. Very good for your eyes
Here is some info.about carrots.(Gary)


Vitamins and Vision


Eat your carrots for good eyesight. Moms have been preaching it for years. Although carrots don't have all of the vitamins proving to do the eyes good, researchers are finding that mom was at least on the right track.





Vitamins C, E, and other antioxidants may reduce the risk of cataracts among people who get a lot of the vitamins for 10 or more years, according to a new study that adds to a growing body of research on the subject.





But researchers are quick to caution that it is too early to tell which specific vitamins protect against cataracts and other age-related eye diseases. A cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens that causes loss of vision and commonly happens as people age. Sixty percent of all adults over age 60 experience poor vision due to cataracts.





';Several studies have found that the long-term use of supplements of various types are related to lower occurrences of common age-related eye diseases, suggesting that diet may play a role,';


';It's still important to get the nutrients you need from food and rather than taking a single nutrient, and it's better to take a multivitamin,';





Researchers tracked the development of cataracts during a five-year period among more than 3,000 people aged 43 to 86. Risk of cataracts was 60% lower among people who took multivitamins or any supplement containing vitamin C or E for more than 10 years. However, using supplements for shorter amounts of time were not associated with reduced risk.





But those people who reported taking supplements containing vitamin C or E were also more likely to report engaging in other healthy habits such as regular exercise, the study shows. Such unmeasured lifestyle differences between supplement users and nonusers may help explain the findings, the researchers write.





Exactly how vitamins might prevent cataracts is not fully understood. One theory is that free radicals -- natural but damaging substances formed in the body during daily activities -- may make the eye more susceptible to disease including cataracts. But antioxidant vitamins, like vitamins C and E, may help protect healthy cells from free radical damage. Success using antioxidants to prevent the disease.





';Antioxidants are of particular importance for the prevention of cataracts,'; she says. ';Antioxidants can help if a person already has cataract formation by slowing the progress, but if it is more advanced or if there is already clouding of the lens, stronger dosages of certain nutrients are recommended.';
Most of the reasons are a myth - but there is a connection that I found out about by accident years ago when doing some reading on how the human eye sees colour (I used to teach art).





Ever heard of Visual Puple? No - I hadn't but it is really important chemical that your vision relies on. It is particularly important for the cells in the back of your eyes that sense light and dark (these are called rods, you have maybe 120 million of these, but only 6 or 7 million 'cone' cells that detect colour).





Rhodopsin is made in your eye from Vitamin A. Carrots are a good source of Vitamin A (well Carotenes which we convert to Vitamin A in our livers). So you know what, there really is a little bit of truth in the 'old wives' tale' that carrots help you see in the dark. Amazing what these 'old wives' know even before a scientist can prove it!





Sadly, while this may all be good for maintaining your vision I don't think it can fix bad vision. But you might only know you have a problem that can't be fixed by giving it a go.
tips for better eye sight





Here, then, are my top recommendations for food for sight:





Cold water fish (sardines, cod, mackerel, tuna.) Cold water fish are an excellent source of DHA, which provides structural support to cell membranes, and is recommended for dry eyes, treatment for macular degeneration, and sight preservation.





Spinach, kale and green leafy vegetables. These plants are rich in carotenoids, especially lutein and zeaxathin. Lutein, a yellow pigment, protects the macula from sun damage and from blue light.





Eggs. Eggs are rich in cysteine, sulfur, lecithin, amino acids and lutein. Sulfur-containing compounds protect the lens of the eye from cataract formation.





Garlic, onions, shallots and capers This items are also rich in sulfur, which is necessary for the production of glutathione, an important antioxidant for the lens of the eye, and the whole body.





Soy Low in fat, rich in protein, soy has become a staple in vegetarian diets. Soy contains essential fatty acids, phytoestrogens, vitamin E and natural anti-inflammatory agents.





Fruits and vegetables Our mothers always told us about these -- they were right. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamin A, C, and E and Beta-carotene. The yellow vegetables, such as carrots and squash, are important for daytime vision.





Blueberries and grapes These foods contain anthocyanins, which improve night vision. A cup full of blueberries, huckleberry jam, or a 100 mg bilberry supplement should improve dark adaptation within 30 minutes.





Wine Wine, known to have a cardioprotective effect, has many important nutrients, which protect vision, heart and blood flow. Needless to say, moderation is always important. (Only if your old enough to drink). haha





Nuts and berries These are nature's most concentrated food sources. Grains, such as flaxseed, are high in the beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids, which help lower cholesterol and stabilize cell membranes.





Virgin olive oil This is a mono-unsaturated oil, and is a healthy alternative to butter and margarine.





EYE EXERCISES





Eye focus exercise 鈥?Hold an object, such as a pen or pencil close to your face such that you can see it clearly, and focus your eyes on that object for several seconds. Next, focus your eyesight on another object about 10 feet away. Alternate focusing your eyes on these two objects.





You can also do this using your two thumbs. Hold one thumb just a few inches away from your face, and hold your other thumb far out in front of you. Focus in on the close thumb, then switch the focus to the further thumb. This exercise can help improve your ability to focus.





Thumb rotations (tracking an object) 鈥?this exercise is performed one eye at a time. First, cover you left eye with your left hand. Hold your right thumb up directly in front of you, with your arm straight. With your right eye focused on your right thumb, move your right hand in a pattern to make any variety of shapes. For example, circles, half circles, squares, triangles, etc鈥?





Maintain your right eye focus on your right thumb during the movement. Do this several times, and then switch to your left eye. Do not let your head move during this eye exercise. Only your open eye should be moving to follow your thumb.





Rotate your eyes 鈥?start with looking your eyes up at your eyebrows. Starting with your eyes focused on your eye brows, make the largest circle possible by rolling your eyes in a circular motion.





All you need is several minutes to perform these eye exercises. You do not need to spend a lot of time on them. When you are working hard or performing tasks that requires your eyes to fixate on a screen or reading, make sure to remember to move your eyes around, look at other objects, and give your eyes a bit of a break. Performing different eye exercises will help release some of the strain and stress placed on your eyes, and help relax your eyes.





Before performing these eye exercises, you may wish to consult your eye doctor. You should also take off your contacts before performing any of these exercises to prevent your contacts from moving around or become dislodged.