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Relief for dry eyes.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)

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

Presented at the September 4th annual meeting of the Association for Research and Ophthalmology, a new 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 needed by eyes, lids and tear film in order to function optimally--but which the body cannot produce. They can be found in cold water fish and flaxseeds, as well as in some other foods and supplements. These same omega-3 oils have also been ...

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