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Is omega 3 supplement or cod liver oil good for dry eye treatment? if so which is better and how much? i eat salmon but only once or twice a month - not enough. eyes are very dry from ac and being indoors. using systane and thera tears.
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Dry eyes: I recommend omega 3 supplements, 4-6 capsules daily. When you eat fish, stick to the small oily fish like sardines because they are higher in omega 3 and have less mercury.
Answered 7/30/2020
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