Omega 3 – Your defense Against Dry-Eye
June 2, 2009 – 9:31 pmOf course, no one likes to have dry eyes most of us have to deal with them especially when we leave our contacts in for too long or we have to stay out in the dry weather for long periods of time. However, for those who suffer from chronic dry-eye the itchy, painful sensation caused by simply not having enough tears in your eyes to keep them moist and healthy is a daily struggle.
For years, dry-eye sufferers had to struggle with this condition by moistening their eyes with artificial tears and constantly treating their red and painful eyes with drops. Fortunately, recent research is now suggesting that the cause of such dry eyes as well as the underlying treatment is a lot easier solution then one may think.
Inflamed tear glands generally cause dry-eyes, when your tears glands are inflamed your eye cannot remain fully moistened. This results in a sandy, gritty feeling of dry, irritated eyes.
Traditionally, the condition was treated by hydrating the eye with drops. However, recent studies suggest the condition may be caused by a lack of sufficient levels of omega 3 fatty acids. This is great news as the condition can easily be corrected by properly supplementing your diet with sufficient amounts of omega 3 fatty acid supplements.