Omega 3’s Can Help Dry Eyes

There is general agreement that Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish and fish oils reduces mortality from cardiovascular disease including sudden death, cardiac death and myocardial infarction. But, did you know that Omega 3 supplements can also help dry eyes and symptoms of dry eye?

 Research on Dry Eye & Omega 3 Supplements
According to researchers reporting in Clinical Ophthalmology taking dietary supplements that contain a combination of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants can be helpful in the treatment of dry eye symptoms. They looked at the effectiveness and tolerability of dietary supplements containing a combination of Omega-3 essential fatty acids and antioxidants for help for dry eye symptoms and complaints. The researchers wanted to know if the dry eye diet supplements helped scratchy and stinging sensation in the eyes, eye redness, grittiness, painful eyes, tired eyes, grating sensation, and blurry vision. All individual symptoms improved significantly from an average rating of 11.9 to 6.8 after the 12 weeks of treatment indicating that dietary supplementation with a combination of Omega-3 essential fatty acids and antioxidants was an effective treatment for dry eye.

If you or someone you know suffers from symptoms of dry eye or needs help for dry eye symptoms and wants to know more about Omega 3 and antioxidant supplements please schedule an appointment at Alabama Eye & Cataract Center in Birmingham by calling 205-930-0930, visiting Alabama Eye & Cataract Center or http://www.facebook.com/michelsonlaservision.

Alabama Eye & Cataract Center is leading eye care centers in Birmingham located at UAB-Highlands, 1201 11th Avenue S, Suite 501, Birmingham, Alabama 35205.

Eye Movements May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease is an difficult challenge for patients, caregivers, and physicians. But, we do know that the earlier the detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s the better everyone is able to plan and deliver the compassionate and quality care our loved ones deserve. Now, according to researchers reporting in Investigative Ophthalmology & Vision Science a subtle change in eye movements may provide a useful diagnostic tool for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease.

About Eye Movements

In general, eye movements follow a predictable and reproducible pattern during normal reading, with each eye movement ending up at a fixation point, which allows the brain to process the incoming information and to program the next movements. The researchers found that Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) produces eye movement abnormalities and disturbances in reading with those patients with early AD display abnormal fixation patterns. So we now know that evaluation of eye movement behavior during reading might provide a useful tool for a more precise early diagnosis of AD and for monitoring the progress or stability of Alzheimer’s Disease.

If you or someone you know is concerned about Alzheimer’s Disease please schedule an eye examination at Alabama Eye & Cataract Center in Birmingham by calling 205-930-0930, visiting Alabama Eye & Cataract Center or http://www.facebook.com/michelsonlaservision.

Alabama Eye & Cataract Center at UAB Highlands is a leading eye care center in Birmingham located at 1201 11th Avenue S, Suite 501, Birmingham, Alabama 35205.