Spring in Mallorca has a special light. It is more intense, more vibrant, more golden. The days are getting longer, we spend more time outdoors, and our eyes readjust to the glare of the sun, the wind, the pollen and greater exposure to natural light.
At Òptica Santa Maria we believe that looking after your eyesight doesn’t begin or end with a pair of glasses. It’s also about how we live, how we rest… and what we eat.
Because it’s true: certain foods can be great allies in maintaining good eye health and helping to protect your eyes naturally. And spring is full of seasonal ingredients which, as well as being delicious, are good for your eyes.
Diet and eye health: a real link
Nuestros ojos están expuestos constantemente a pantallas, radiación solar, contaminación y fatiga visual. Una alimentación equilibrada y rica en antioxidantes puede ayudar a proteger las células oculares y favorecer un mejor bienestar visual a largo plazo.
Vitamins such as A, C and E, together with minerals and healthy fatty acids, help to:
- Protecting the retina
- Reducing oxidative stress
- Tackling dry eyes
- To make vision more comfortable
- Looking after your eye health as you get older
And the best thing is that many of these nutrients are found in the fresh, Mediterranean produce that fills Mallorca’s markets in spring.
Spring foods that are good for your eyesight
Strawberries: small, packed with antioxidants and full of light
As well as being one of the most recognisable flavours of spring, strawberries are rich in vitamin C, a key antioxidant that helps protect eye tissue against cellular ageing.
Perfect for fresh breakfasts, light desserts or simply to enjoy the flavours of the season.
Spinach and leafy green vegetables
Spinach, Swiss chard and kale contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two natural antioxidants linked to the protection of the retina and the filtering of blue light.
Translated: They help protect your eyes in a world full of screens and constant exposure to light.
Carrots (yes, they’re still important)
It’s not a myth. Carrots contain beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, essential for normal vision.
But at Òptica Santa Maria, we prefer to think of them as part of a balanced, Mediterranean lifestyle, rather than as a magic cure.
Seasonal citrus fruits
Oranges, grapefruit and lemons help to keep you well hydrated and provide antioxidants that promote eye health.
What’s more, they’re more tempting than ever in spring.
Extra virgin olive oil and nuts
Healthy fats are also important for your eyesight. Almonds, walnuts and extra virgin olive oil help to combat dry eyes and form part of a diet that is beneficial for your general wellbeing.
Very Mediterranean. Very Mallorca. Very Òptica Santa Maria.
Looking after your eyesight is also a way of looking after yourself
Looking after your eyesight is also a way of looking after yourself
That’s why, at Òptica Santa Maria, we take a broader view of optometry: one that’s approachable, personalised and tailored to your lifestyle.
This spring, look after your eyes from the inside and the outside
Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start. Perhaps it’s time to have your eyes tested, find a pair of glasses that really suit you… or simply start paying more attention to what your eyes need.
We look forward to seeing you at our opticians in:
→ Plaça Hostals, 9, Santa Maria del Camí
→ C/ Jaume de Santacília, 2, Palma
And also in our online shop:
→ https://www.opticasantamaria.com/en/shop/