TPM Tidbit: Is Paleo Making My Eyesight Better?
August 10, 2012 in TPM Tidbits
I just got back from the optometrist. I went before my normal yearly appointment because I’ve been having eye strain headaches. For the second time since starting a paleo diet, my eyesight has actually improved! Not super dramatically, but enough to warrant two new prescriptions in 9 months. The mild astigmatism I used to have is completely gone; the focusing issues I used to have that warranted a prism in my lenses is completely gone; and my eyes are better by half a point compared to a year ago. I cannot say with certainty that all of the credit goes to my healthier diet (anti-inflammatory and rich in vitamins and antioxidants!), but I strongly suspect that is why. My eyesight is so much better than my optometrist actually suggested I go retake the driving eye exam so that I am no longer restricted on my driver’s license! Too cool!
I’ve got to say, I’m kind of jealous. I wish my eyesight would improve. I’ve worn corrective lenses since I was 7, and my eyes are pretty bad. My eye sight improving half a point would be nice, but I’d still have a restriction on my driver’s license. Good for you, though, that’s awesome!
this has started happening to me too! i went from a -2.75 to a -2.5 in right eye and from a -2.5 to a -1.75 in left! that is practically the same prescription i had in the 5th grade (when i started wearing glasses)! cool stuff
This happened to me too. I didn’t realise it could be the result of my diet. I did use glasses for 15 years, but i didn’t use my glasses for 2 weeks at all, and i don’t miss them.
Paleo is like magic, only better!
This happened to me, too! My prescription was weakened by two whole increments and the astigmatism in BOTH eyes was GONE. My doc couldn’t believe it!
Me too! I confess that I’m not totally Paleo though (typically grain free)especially after my corn chip binge this week (not usual for me!) Eating new potatoes too which is a no for me and now seeing an eczema flare. Astigmatism improved last visit and I’ve lost two increments in my right eye. I have wicked astigmatism so any improvement is great! I’ve worn glasses for 30 years with a massive change in my right eye when I got married 17 years ago. Wouldn’t drive at night after first child was born almost 12 years ago due to night vision problems. Drove home tonight and noticed again how clear everything was -amazing for back country roads! Slowly converting hubby – he’s lost about 15 lbs limiting grains to 1-2 servings per week for the last six weeks. He’s astounded!