Can 'Omega-3' supplements help with dry eyes?
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Manpreet Kaur
1 month ago
Yes. Studies suggest that Omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish oil or flaxseed) can improve the function of the eye's oil glands and reduce inflammation.
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