The function of the eyes to perceive all things depends on the essence and qi of the five zang organs and six fu organs.Only when the functions of the liver and kidneys are normal can the eyes receive sufficient nourishment and function properly.With age, the qi and bloodof middle-aged and elderly people gradually decline,resulting in the deficiency of liver and kidney essence and qi, which cannot adequately nourish the eyes, leading to blurred near vision and unclear distant vision—the symptoms commonly known as presbyopia.Actually, with proper eye care and appropriate dietary adjustments, the decline in vision can be prevented or delayed.Here, we recommend a medicinal recipe for preventing and treating presbyopia—Goji berriesand egg soup..

Goji berriesand egg soupare made by mixing 20 grams of goji berries with two eggs,steaming them until cooked and then serving.According to traditional Chinese medicine, goji berries have a sweet and neutral taste, entering the liver and kidney meridians. They nourish the liver and kidneys, benefit the essence and vision, and tonify blood.Traditional Chinese medicine has long advocated "goji berry health," believing that regular consumption of goji berries can strengthen tendons and bones, make one light in body and free from aging, and resist cold and heat.Modern pharmacological research and clinical studies have shown that goji berries protect and nourish the retinal tissue, increasing its vitamin C content and thus enhancing vision.In addition, goji berries can boost the immune system,fight aging,protect the liver,lower blood sugar levels,soften blood vessels,

and reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. They have certain therapeutic effects on fatty liver disease and diabetes.Thus, they are often considered a beneficial remedy for tonifying and anti-aging.Eggs have a sweet and neutral taste, entering the spleen and stomach meridians. They nourish the blood,moisten dryness,and are commonly used foods to support vital energy when there is deficiency in qi and blood.When consumed together, goji berries and eggs can synergistically enhance their benefits, helping to prevent and treat presbyopia in middle-aged and elderly people. They are also effective for symptoms related to insufficient liver and kidney function such as dizziness and excessive tearing.