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Have dry eyes. see blur patch n ripples. how many mg omega 3 supplement should i take to help in dry eyes n melbomian blepharitis?
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Blepharitis: Six tablespoons of flax seed oil per day can be very helpful. Be sure to cut back on other calories. Treatment usually starts with hot compresses followed by milking the thick meibomian oil out of the lids, top and bottom. This step is crucial to flush the thick meibom oil out. Lid scrubs with a Q-tip and diluted baby shampoo help. Some patients also require doxycycline treatment.
Answered 6/28/2014
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