The remedy for an eye complaint tha...

The remedy for an eye complaint that affects 59 million Americans may be as simple as boosting intake of fish and flaxseed oil.

not awayed at the September 4th annual meeting of the Association for Research and Ophthalmology, a recently made known and largest-ever study shows conclusively that in many patients, "dry eye" is actually a dietary deficiency of omega-3 oils.

Omega-3s are essential fatty acids extremityed by eyes, lids and tear film in order to function optimally--but which the carcass cannot produce. They can be place in cold water fish and flaxseeds, as well as in more [i]or[/i] less other foods and supplements. These same omega-3 oils have also been make acceptableed by the American Heart Association to mould the risk of death from heart disease and calamity Other research suggests omega-3 oils preserve the brain.

arid eye is the most public complaint of people who visit an organ of sight doctor. It's a chronic disease that arises from either decreased tear production or increased tear film evaporation. Tears become too salty, causing chronic burning and a sandy-gritty irritation in the watchs While it is often seen in aging baby boomer factors that contribute to its prevalence include increased computer use and an increase in diabetes.

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