Q: Do carrots actually improve one’s vision?
A: Carrots can improve one’s vision if the person’s diet is lacking in Vitamin A.
Carrots are a good source of vitamin A, which is essential for good vision. Consuming the recommended daily amount of Vitamin A is known to provide the following eye benefits:
- Protects the surface of the eye (cornea)
- Delays the onset of age-related macular degeneration
- Prevents dry eye syndrome (chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye)
Consuming the recommended daily amount of Vitamin A is easily achieved by consuming a well balanced diet. Vitamin A deficient diets are rare in the United States and common food sources are dairy products, fish, fortified cereals, fruits, and vegetables.
It is important to keep in mind that Vitamin A helps maintain good vision and delays some eye issues, but it will not prevent the development of all sight-threatening conditions.