Everyone knows that oranges yellow and red colored fruits and vegetables are good for vision. The red and round tomatoes that add taste color and flavor to almost every Indian dish are packed with many health benefits. This healthy food is known to contain various essential nutrients that lowers your risk of cataracts macular degeneration (eye disorder causing loss of vision in old age) and diabetic retinopathy (eye damage caused due to diabetes). Nutrients in tomatoes good for vision Lycopene (a compound present in tomatoes) that gives red color to the fruit plays an important role in protecting the eyes