Issue 26.17
We know dry eye is not easy to deal with and that there are some many treatment options out there. It can be frustrating and confusing at the same time. One of the treatments that work well for dry eye and whole body health in general, is that of Omega 3 supplementation.
The most common form of dry eye is due to dysfunction of the Meibomian glands in our eyelids, which secrete the oil portion of our tear film. Omega 3’s, which are anti-inflammatory in nature, help produce more of this crucial oil and a higher quality of oil that is more liquid than butter in nature.
There are the two main types of omega-3 fatty acids: The first type is long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. These are plentiful in fish and shellfish. Algae often provides only DHA. The second type is short-chain omega-3 fatty acids, ALA. These are found in plants, such as flaxseed. Though beneficial, ALA omega-3 fatty acids have less potent health benefits than EPA and DHA. You’d have to eat a lot to gain the same benefits as you do from fish.
Statistics from the Mayo Clinic’s website show that the average American consumes about 0.1-0.2 grams of EPA and DHA daily. The World Health Organization recommends a daily intake of 0.3-0.5 grams of EPA and DHA. PRN Dry Eye Omega provides you with 1.68 grams of EPA and 0.56 grams of DHA daily.
This is why we have begun offering PRN Dry Eye Omega Benefits to our patients. In a recent study 70% of patients using PRN that had occasional symptoms of dry eye were symptom free after 60 days. Based on this study PRN is offering a money back guarantee for patients who use PRN for 60 days and do not have any reduction in their dry eye symptoms.
If you are taking an Omega 3 supplement but question it’s effectiveness, or you agree not taking any at all, this product may be for you. Stop by our office and pick up your 60-day supply of PRN. SouthWest Vision is located at 965 E 700 S, St George Utah.
Call us at 435-673-5577 or visit our website at www.SouthWestVision.org