Proper Nutrition and Dry Eyes Michael P. Lange OD, CNS, 10/24/2011 Dry eyes can be improved through proper nutrition. The vast majority of dry eye patients will notice a significant improvement in dry eye symptoms once the correct dietary and lifestyle modifications are implemented. Dry eye is a nutritionally responsive condition and this paper will discuss […]
Study reveals pathways for omega-3’s eye benefits Research in mice has suggested the mechanisms that enable dietary omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent retinopathy, a common eye disease that can lead to blindness in premature babies and diabetics. In the study, published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers led by scientists from Harvard Medical School, reported […]
Fish Oil Forms: Triglycerides better for omega-3 index increase By Stephen Daniells, 18-Nov-2010 Fish oil omega-3s in the triglyceride form are better for boosting the omega-3 index than the ethyl ester form, says a new study from Germany, a result which echoes recent Danish findings. Scientists from Leibniz Universitat Hannover and Ludwig Maximilians University in […]
Dr. Michael Lange on natural treatment for dry eyes and discussion of the metabolic pathways of omega-6 and omega-3 in regards to dry eye and health There are some great nutritional approaches that may improve the treatment of dry eye syndrome, however most eye care providers, MDs, DOs and ODs are underutilizing this complimentary nutritional […]
