title: Omega 3 fatty acids and the eye.
abstract: The health benefits of fish oil have been known for decades. Most of the health benefits of fish oil can be attributed to the presence of omega-3 essential fatty acids such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Clinical studies have suggested that DHA and EPA lower triglycerides; slow the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques; lower blood pressure slightly; as well as reduce the risk of death, heart attack, and arrhythmias. Studies have also shown that omega-3 fatty acids may slow the progression of vision loss from AMD and reverse the signs of dry eye syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA. Tulay_Cakiner-Egilmez@meei.harvard.edu
authors.forename: Tulay
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Cakiner-Egilmez
mesh_terms: D015352:Dry Eye Syndromes / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005395:Fish Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3; D005395:Fish Oils