Eye Vitamins
About Omega-3
Omega-3 refers to a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids and is sometimes written as n-3 or w-3. This family includes alpha- linolenic acid, EPA, and DHA. Alpha-linolenic acid is a precursor of EPA and DHA. Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential part of our diet and can be found in foods like oil-rich fish, fish oil, nuts, plus fortified foods like eggs, bread and fruit juices.
Omega-3s are essential in
maintaining overall health. They are found in every cell in your body and help
regulate biological functions, including those of the cardiovascular,
reproductive, immune, and nervous systems. In fact, the American Heart
Association now recommends all adults eat a variety of fish, particularly oily
fish, at least twice a week to maintain healthy levels of Omega-3.
Omega-3s play an important role in eye health
It is also now thought that Omega-3s play an important role in eye
health. DHA is naturally concentrated in the retina of the eye (the
layer of tissue that lines the inside of the eye and receives the image formed
by the lens) and is thought to promote healthy retinal function. In fact,
results of several studies, including one published in the February 2001 issue
of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) indicate that eating
larger amounts of fish or Omega-3s may decrease the risk of age-related macular
degeneration (AMD)*. Studies also show that Omega-3s can help reduce dry
eye syndrome, a chronic eye disease caused by a decrease in tear production or
increase in tear evaporation.
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See study
Unfortunately, most American diets are deficient in omega-3 nutrients.
That’s why Bausch & Lomb created Ocuvite® Adult and Ocuvite® Adult 50+,
age-adjusted formulas with Lutein (2mg and
6mg) and Omega-3 (100mg and 150mg) to help maintain the health of
your eyes.**
| **These statements have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, care or prevent any disease. |
