The gift of sight is an incomparable one which can be maintained by eating healthy. Fortunately for man, nature is packed with an infinite number of hacks to better your mental and physical well-being. Below is a list of foods that you can eat to keep that 20/20 vision.

Carrots
Carrots are the most popular eye foods out there. Although carrots can't improve your vision, studies have shown that they can protect your sight from going bad.

Beta-carotene is a type of vitamin A found in carrots. They are shown to help the retina and the rest of the eye to work smoothly. A great feature of carrots is its portable size and multifunctional attributes. Carrots can be incorporated into almost any meal or even eaten as a snack.

Fish
Fishes like salmon, sardines and tuna are packed full with omega-3 fatty acids. Omega -3 acids are good in protecting the small vessels in the eyes. This aids in protecting you from dry eyes and cataracts. If you are not such a great fan of seafood then you can get a good supply of omega-3 by taking a number of fish oil supplements or supplements that contain black currant seed oil or flaxseed oil.

Spinach and other Leafy Greens
Spinach and other leafy greens are packed full of vitamin c, beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, these antioxidants help stem the development of muscular degeneration and cataracts, shielding your eyes from harmful UV rays.

Eggs
The nutrients present in eggs include lutein and vitamin A, they promote against night blindness and promote the overall health of the eyes.

Citrus and Berries
Blueberries are famously filled with antioxidants and might help you reduce the risk of getting cataracts and glaucoma. Oranges and other citrus fruits are high in vitamin C these too can prevent cataracts and glaucoma.

Sunflower Seeds
Another great food to help protect your eyes and stay healthy is sunflower seeds, they are an amazing source of vitamins e and zinc which go a long way towards ensuring healthy eyes.

Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are a great source of vitamins A and C, the many nutritional values of brightly colored peppers can help reduce the risk of muscular degeneration.

Some nutrients you want in your meals to keep your eyes healthy are Vitamin A, Vitamin C,  Vitamin E, Fatty acids and Zinc.