​Fish Oil For Eye Health

It is a known fact that artificial tears as well as other ointments are used to treat dry eyes. Some studies also suggest that omega 3 fatty acids are also useful for improving meibomian gland functions and to produce tears. Tears are very important for our eyes to stay healthy. Dry eyes is a common problem for aged people as they lose the healthy tear maintaining capacity. In women, this problem comes after menopause and there are some other causes also such as work place environment, smoking, exposure to sunlight, taking allergy medicines etc.

NEI has recommended that people who take omega 3 fatty acids regularly have decreased dry eye symptoms. It is also believed that omega 3 fatty acids also reduce inflammation of eyelids caused by dry eyes. It is also used in treatment of other eyes diseases also such as AMD and other retinal diseases. Eating fish jibes and high consumption of fishes will reduce AMD progression. Some of the good fish sources are salmon, herring, tuna, trout etc.

Vitamin D is also one of the best sources for easing dry eye problem. Some of the good sources are milk, fortified cereal, migraine, fish etc. it is also found out that abnormal growth of blood vessels in retina. Smoking is one of the major causes of getting AMD and it is advised not to smoke.