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Benefits of Blueberries for the Eyes
Vitamin C Blueberries pack 14 milligrams of vitamin C per cup. Vitamin C is crucial in protecting the body from free radicals -- unstable molecules -- which damage the eyes and cause disease. According to the “Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine,” vitamin C reduces intraocular pressure, decreasing the potential for developing glaucoma. Glaucoma, which refers to various eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, is the second most common cause of blindness in the U.S. Vitamin C also helps maintain connective tissue in the eye and may prevent macular degeneration. Vitamin A Vitamin A is an antioxidant found in blueberries...