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Despite the research cited, there is some debate in the literature about omega 3s but a lot of that can be lost in the small nuances of the research being conducted.
Personally, at least on the topic of dry eye, I have found the majority of research supports omega 3s can help improve meibomian gland secretions, reduce tear film inflammation, stabilize the tear film, and improve dry eye symptoms.

Note: Dry eye syndrome can be complicated by other forms of ocular surface disease and it is always best to consult with your local eye care professional if you are experiencing any eye pain or vision changes.

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[DoctorEyeHealth]

Have you had success with omega 3s? EIther by changing your diet or taking a specific supplement? Which brand/ amount worked best for you?

[kathrynmettelka]

Extremely helpful. Not everyone is a medical professional who can follow the research! Labels are confusing to many of us.

[cent]

I use Nordic and it had helped me with my dry eyes (specially after LAZK eye surgery) among other things. Thank you doctor for sharing the knowledge.

[ravenswood]

Thank you for not reaching out to brands to make this a sponsored video. So many of the doctors on YouTube give you "medical" advice and tell you to use a product that's paying them thousands of dollars. It's so unethical and makes me lose trust in all of them.

[llwang]

I just started taking the Omega-3 supplement from Sports Research. They are in TG form. Each soft gel pill contains 1040 mg of Omega-3, 690 mg in EPA and 260 mg in DHA, almost a 3:1 ratio. Taking 2 pills daily for ~2000 mg of Omega-3, with a 180-pill 3-month supply, it averages out to ~50 cents per day. The oil comes solely from Alaska pollocks, which is low in mercury. The gel capsule is made from fish gelatin, not land animals.

[scoobybopbop]

I just want to share that i tried both the nordic and prn after watching this vid and both helps on my dry eyes. Another benefit is that my BP is now lower. I used to have a moderately high diastolic in 130s. It is now in 112s to 120s. It also increased my HDL. I'm now a believer of fish oil benefits. 😊

[gordonbell]

Follow up I stated taking Omega 3 weeks ago after seeing this after a week I had no dry eyes. My eyes are still great in the mornings no gritty feeling When waking up and no more dry eyes.

[lindafanton]

Thank you so much for your research and this video in particular! I have suffered from extreme dry eye caused by Sjogrens disease. It was so bad I couldn’t sleep over two hours at a time without severe pain on trying to open my eyes. It wasn’t uncommon to feel like I was being pierced with pitchforks and seriously thought life would be better without my eyes! It would get so bad, I was experiencing corneal abrasions every few weeks, then steroids to heal. All that while using Xiidra (very expensive!), Tryvaya nasal spray for dry eyes and a myriad of OTC PF drops. In other words, nothing was making a difference, let alone improving the situation. My local eye doctor and one specialist were of little help. I even had duct plugs put in. No help!
Then I saw this video and immediately ordered PRN DE3. It has been four months since I started taking three a day and I am off all the prescriptions, I use just a few drops of Oasis per day, the plugs are out, and I can sleep for hours and hours with no difficulty opening my eyes on awakening.

It has been LIFE CHANGING! I just cannot thank you enough. What a difference Omega 3 can make. Please continue researching and posting your findings!

[rebeccasims]

I recently was diagnosed with acute angle-closure glaucoma (narrow angle). I had laser iridotomy surgery done on both eyes. Dr. McConnell took a lot of time explaining and recommending resources I could use to research glaucoma. Before that, I "assumed" there was just glaucoma. I wasn't aware that there were different kinds, etc. Maybe, when you have time, you can cover glaucoma. The incredible pressure and pain in my eye could have easily been dismissed by me. I originally thought it was a cluster headache/migraine. Since it felt like my eye was going to explode, split open, I called the Ophthalmologist first. I'm glad I did. * I just watched your live stream video from 3 months ago. Thank you for the information. It was very informative.

[samiraalotaibi]

I love your honesty and pls don’t do advertising to any companies

[NoFeArChiC]

Interesting! I use the Nordic Naturals x2 and I have never experienced any fishy taste or smell at all. I'd suspect that bottle might be rancid if it's tasting fishy.... weird! The Nordic Naturals is the only brand I have had success with as far as taste. Although, I do store mine in the freezer and to keep the oil as fresh as possible - some people say storing in the freezer helps neutralize the fish taste, so perhaps that's why I've never had issues.

Love this video so much and all the info given, you rock! I like to learn.

[GhostsInSpace_]

I use Nordic Naturals as well. One thing to note is if you're taking anything like garlic, definitely ask your doctor if you can take both as their both have blood thinning properties.

I actually take one Nordic natural pill and one Theratears pill. Theratears has Vitamin E which in important in preventing "depletion of DHA". Thought it was a decent combo. :)

Thanks for your great videos Doc!

[annbarron]

I am taking Eskimo fish oil for my dry eyes its apsolutely great it's a little expensive but realy worth every penny it's the real clean fish oil.

[theresacoles-ragin]

Why is it that supplements that are good for you are so expensive?

[sunnybreeze]

GNC TRIPLE strength Fish oil capsules..1065 MG, Medium chain triglyceride!, EPA +DHA 3-1 Cost $54. for 120 day supply..

[gordonbell]

Every morning for years it felt like I had grit in my eyes. I saw this and tried omega 3 after a week my eyes have no grit feeling. I have stopped using my eye drops I hope it lasts.

[JustJulia-qtnh]

This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I’ve been dealing with dry eye for about 2-3 years now and the warm compresses and eye drops only do so much. I had bought a couple bottles of the Nordic naturals but I also wasn’t a fan of the taste so they sat in the cupboard. I’m going to use them up and then try the Physicians Nutritaceutical!

[fsubyrd]

Thanks for the continued, and helpful content. My optometrist also recommended PRN for my dry eye problem. It is also supposed to be easier on your gastrointestinal system. My research brought me to your channel again, and I am grateful for the information. The cost, as pointed out, is a prohibitive factor for many suffering with dry eyes.

[GaryM]

Hi Doc ..Just wanted to say that actually Viva Naturals triple strength is much better than your highest rated brand when compared to three capsules. Two caps of Viva Naturals is almost as good as three in your highest rated brand.

[earthoid]

Hey Doc, I seem to remember you saying that once the eye-moistening (oil-producing?) glands in the eye dry out they functionally die and never come back. So is there any omega 3 hope for my very dry 76 year old eyes or should I save my money?