Brenda Porter-Rockwell, Contributing Writer05.02.11
Lately, there has been increased media attention on new research highlighting the benefits of alternative therapies for maintaining healthy vision. Whether it’s trying to manage the effects of damaging eye diseases or simply becoming proactive in preserving healthy vision, consumers are starting to focus on eye health ingredients.
Harry Rice, PhD, vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs for the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED), Salt Lake City, UT, commented on omega 3s in particular. “In the last year, the body of evidence continued to grow in the areas of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Dry Eye Syndrome (DES)/Dry Eye Disease (DED),” he explained.
AMD is a disease associated with aging that gradually destroys sharp, central vision, needed for seeing objects clearly and for common daily tasks such as reading and driving. AMD affects one-third of all adults over age 40. It used to be that AMD targeted those over 75, but the disease has started to scale younger. With DES/DED tear glands produce fewer tears.
The March issue of Cornea offered promising results from a pilot trial of
Harry Rice, PhD, vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs for the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED), Salt Lake City, UT, commented on omega 3s in particular. “In the last year, the body of evidence continued to grow in the areas of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Dry Eye Syndrome (DES)/Dry Eye Disease (DED),” he explained.
AMD is a disease associated with aging that gradually destroys sharp, central vision, needed for seeing objects clearly and for common daily tasks such as reading and driving. AMD affects one-third of all adults over age 40. It used to be that AMD targeted those over 75, but the disease has started to scale younger. With DES/DED tear glands produce fewer tears.
The March issue of Cornea offered promising results from a pilot trial of
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