****** - Verified Buyer
4.5
So.. I am not yet 50 and recently found out that 1) I had cataracts (2) I also had MGD and Blepharitis. Which apparently is what causes the fuzzy eye sight and the feeling of ground glass in my eyes in the am. It's not "just" the wine. I did some research on MGD and Blepharitis and found a Dr. in my area that performs Lipiflow. While I was waiting to get in to see her and talk about whether I was a candidate for Lipiflow, what it entailed, how long it lasts and cost, her website recommended that all patients take a quality omega 3 supplement. So I started with the Nordic Naturals. I take 2 before bed. I found that depending on what I'd eaten (or not eaten) if taking during the day, I would get VERY nauseous. No problems at bedtime. Between the Lipiflow and the ProDHA Eye (and my eyelid scrub and various drops), my eyes are feeling SO MUCH better. And looking better. I of course did MORE research on Omega 3s and why they are beneficial to people with MGD/Dry eye. The study I found was that Omega 3s and Omega6 compete for the same enzymes. Omega 6s people get from red meat. The double blind scientific study showed that you actually needed to flood your body with Omega 3s so the ration between O3s and O6s is correct . The year long double blind study for people with MGD/Dry eye had 1/2 of the group taking olive oil supplements vs. 1/2 taking identical looking flax seed oil supplements. After 1 year, the group with flax seed had significant improvement in all of the markers measured.. quality of the oil/lipds, tear development, and how quickly the tears evaporate (and some others that I was totally lost on..) The study noted that flaxseed oil supplements were used because 1) they used a manufacturer who was able to ensure that the olive oil supplement and the flaxseed oil supplement LOOKED identical for the double blind study (2) a common comment about fish oil supplements is fish taste/burps. Which would negate the double blind validity. So .. 1) I feel confident that Omega 3s are going to help with my MGD/dry eye. (2) I am a HUGE fan of the Lipiflow .. but it wasn't inexpensive. If it lasts 2 years.. I'd be ok if I HAD to do it. BUT if I can take these Nordic Naturals supplements and I no longer need to do Lipiflow. even better. Especially with the other health benefits of Omega 3s. This isn't the brand my Lipiflow Dr. recommended. But I'm super happy with them No fish burps or taste. On a side note about the benefits of Omega 3s.. the study also said the incident of people on the Mediterranean Diet (lots of fish, little red meat) or other areas where people eat large quantities of cold water fish (ie. Alaska), there is MUCH lower than areas where people eat more red meat. Sorry. I'm a data geek. And to be clear.. NON of this stuff is inexensive. Lipiflow, eye drops, fish oil.... so if something didn't work there is no way I'm willing to throw money at it. Also interesting to me is the ProDHA Eye has the EXACT SAME macros as one of the non-Pro Nordic Naturals eye products, except the non-Pro eye supplement is for only a 1 month supply (60) capsules for $40 something vs. a 2 month supple (120 capsules) for ProDHA Eye that while the price varies, is between $60-$75 for a 2 month supply. WIN. when it's at the $60 point I am stocking up and will refrigerate the 2nd bottle until needed.
