India, Dec. 29 -- Haven't we all been told to eat carrots for good eyesight at some point in life? Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, an important nutrient for eye health. But in today's world of long screen hours, pollution, ageing eyes, and lifestyle-related diseases, good vision depends on much more than one vegetable. According to Dr Harsh H Jain (DNB), Vitreoretina Surgery Fellow at the National Institute of Ophthalmology, eye health can be improved by a number of nutrients, hydration, and daily habits. A balanced, colourful diet plays a far bigger role than relying on carrots alone.

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