Dry Eye Disease (DED) is one of the most common eye conditions that patients seek care for and cannot be disregarded as a trivial condition. Although the pathogenesis of dry eye disease is not fully understood, it is recognized that inflammation has a prominent role in the development and propagation of this debilitating condition. (2,3,4,5,6).
Benefits of Omega-3 in Dry Eye Symptom
When there is an imbalance in the ratio of healthy fats, of omega-3s and omega-6s, the meibomian glands may become inflamed due to the change in composition of the meibum and the oil becomes viscous.8 The thickening can result in a blocking of the Meibomian Glands and potentially impact the production of the important tear lipid layer.
– Without the lipid layer, the aqueous layer evaporates, causing the ocular surface to become irritated.
– To improve occasional dry eye symptoms, the Meibomian Gland’s oil must be normalized.
Introducing PRN Dry Eye Omega-Benefits®
– PRN Dry Eye Omega-Benefits® are produced in a highly absorbable form (7)
– Clinical study shows that PRN Dry Eye Omega-Benefits® improves tears osmolarity in 6 weeks (8)
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- Dyerberg J et al, Bioavailability of marine n-3 acid formulations, Prostaglandins Leukotrines Essent. Fatty Acids (2010), doi: 10.1016/j.plefa.2010.06.007.
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