Talk to your doctor or ophthalmologist if you have trouble with your vision. Itchy eyes, dry eyes, watery eyes, blurry vision-these are just a few symptoms of an eye or vision problem. Some eye problems are minor, some are contagious. Some are very serious; eye injuries require immediate medical attention.
The soluble and insoluble fibers and amino acids present in dates can also help to improve the digestive system. Despite these benefits, one cup of dates has around 29 mg of fructose and a high glycemic index, which can increase blood sugar levels significantly.
Medjool dates are the Rolls Royce of dates. They just don't come any better. My local organic/ healthfood/ snooty yuppie store once carried fresh dates. Undried still on the branch. I bought a half dozen. I tossed five and a half of them out and wondered if my mouth would ever return from inside out.