Diet supplements with omega 3 oils have been reported to
be helpful in reducing the risks and symptoms of many health problems. Now, there is reason to believe that they may
also provide help for dry eyes. According to researchers reporting in Clinical
Ophthalmology taking dietary supplements that contain a combination of Omega-3 polyunsaturated
fatty acids and antioxidants can be helpful in the treatment of dry eye
symptoms.
In this study, patients were
evaluated to learn about the effectiveness and tolerability
of dietary supplements containing a combination of Omega-3 essential fatty
acids and antioxidants for help for dry eye symptoms and complaints. The researchers wanted to know if the dry
eye diet supplements helped scratchy and stinging sensation in the eyes, eye
redness, grittiness, painful eyes, tired eyes, grating sensation, and blurry
vision. After 12 weeks of taking the supplements, all individual symptoms
improved significantly from an average symptom rating of 11.9 to 6.8. This improvement indicated that dietary
supplementation with a combination of omega-3 essential fatty acids and antioxidants
could be used as an effective treatment for dry eye symptoms.
If you or someone you know has questions about
dry eye or needs help for dry eyes and would like to learn more about diet
supplements or other dry eye treatment, please schedule an appointment, by calling us at 508-730-2020, visiting
Center for Sight or www.facebook.com/centerforsightfallriver.
Center for Sight is conveniently
located at 1565 North Main Street, Suite 406, Fall River, Massachusetts
02720 for patients
from Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
