Brother, I ate so many candies today! Why do my eyes feel a bit sore?

Eating too many sweets makes your eyes more tired. Doctors say sweets make it harder for your eyes to work well.

Huh? Candy is so tasty—why does this happen?

Because your body gets busy digesting sugar, it has fewer nutrients left for the eyes, like vitamins. That makes it easier to become nearsighted.

So does that mean I can't eat sweets anymore?

You can eat them, just not too much. We can eat more foods good for the eyes, like corn, pumpkin, and spinach.

Oh~ then if I eat a bit of carrot today, does that count as ‘fueling up’ my eyes?

Of course! Less sugar and more colorful foods are the best—your eyes will stay bright.