Have you ever tried omega 3s? What for and what was your experience? For additional tips to help with dry eye symptoms, check out these videos - kzfaq.info/sun/PLzi60fSuOmPBXmvecA2APISTsRlv9XM9c

After studying and suffering from dry eye, I understood that dry eyes is not an eye disease,its disease related to inflammation which can be due to viral infections, immune related issues, or related to gut, work on underlying causes, any eye drop, warm compress etc are short term relief but nothing changes without dealing with underlying cause

Just wanted me make a comment about dry eyes…..I am a retired hospital nurse and have worn contact lenses for 56 years ( since I was fourteen) . I have found that when I am well hydrated with pure drinking water …..……have purposely hydrated at designated times during the day ( like taking a dose of life -saving medicine!) , I do not have dry eyes and my contact lenses remain comfortable from sunup to ( well past) sundown. In my decades of nursing, I never had to wear my glasses once…….as long as I was well hydrated!!! I discovered the importance of drinking water to make the eyes moist ! Just wanted to share!

Vitamin A 5000 IU per day is what finally healed my dry eyes. I had been doing fish oil and warm compresses which helped a little, but it was the Vitamin A that finally worked.

Highest level professional content I have ever seen on Yt...thank you so much.

So helpful. I have under active thyroid and coeliac disease and for years I have had chronic pain in my eyes and they are red and the pain stops me feeling good. So I have only just after 27 years of having this that b12 and B6 helps and now your recommendation of omega3s The uk doctors and NHS are discussing they don’t help or even look at what autoimmune disease causes secondary inflammation. Also if it wasn’t for a family friend I would have died within a year as I was undiagnosed from birth to age13! I lost childhood , education and mental and physical development. So videos and people like yourself are a blessing. Thank you 🙏🏼

Thank you Doctor Allen! I've learned much more from you about my eye problem than the opthalmologist I saw last month.

Taking omega 3, thst has EPA and DHA, Occuvite Complete twice a day, drinking lots of water, and using a tear solution and anti-allergy eye drops thst have no preservatives in them had helped my extremely dry eye problem tremendously.

Thank you for the video. I'm using Omega 3 for about 3 months now. I had dry eye issues. Using Omega 3 the issues are gone. I don't use any medications with it, so, for me it's working. Hallo from Brazil 🇧🇷

Thanks for the comprehensive content, they’re so informative doc! I have just started a job as a triage orthoptist and your videos have made my life so much easier. I am able to actually connect patient symptoms and really communicate with patients more accurately and effectively! Would be really interested to see if you have videos on more “niche” corneal conditions, particularly Fuchs Dystrophy in terms of diagnosis, treatment/management - especially before or until surgical intervention is necessary. Thanks again ❤

I had dry eyes for years. I saw top ophthalmologist at the medical school and the doctor asked me if had sinus surgery because he noticed many patients with dry eyes had sinus surgery. I did have sinus surgery! I had tried 25 different eye drops, I did warm compresses, the tea tree eyelid wash and increased my Omega 3 still had dry eyes! We went to this health spa signed up for three day water fast on alkaline water to induce autophagy. I noticed my dry eyes went away! I talked to my ND about it later and he put me on an alkalizing formula that is mixed in water and told me to increase my water intake as well and that worked I was cured.

Thank you so much for your videos on dry eye syndrome. In December I woke up one morning with my eyelid stuck to my eyeball which created an abrasion on my cornea. I’m still dealing with vision problems four months later because of scar tissue on my cornea. I’m looking very forward to your recommendation on the best omega-3‘s. Thanks again for what you do!

What a great video! Thank you so much for your videos on dry eye syndrome!

Merveilleuse vidéo que j'attendais depuis longtemps !

Excellent information! Looking forward to Part II Taking Omega 3 Supplements and Before/After Blood test results.

Great update. Mentioned this on a previous clip, but 4-5 grams/day of triglyceride Omega 3 over 12 weeks worked pretty well for me. As you suggest. not a silver bullet but very good efficacy. Add to this the general downregulation of inflammation overall and it's a win win.

thank you so much for your videos!! I love my omega-3 supplement and I noticed that on days when I take it my eyes a less dry. Actually, what you mentioned about eating fish is important to note , because for a time I was eating trout twice a week and did not see that it was really helping my dry eyes. We later started buying salmon and wow!! it improved. So like you said its important to eat the right kind of fish too. Thank you again for all your useful videos. Excellent videos!!

I'm looking forward to your video about the blood test! I mean, first we have to know what our omega 3 / omega 6-level is and decide based on these values if we need supplements or if we don't need them. That would be my way to go. Of course the question would also be what good values are...

This is quite informative and simply stated. No convoluted or technichal expressions😊

Wow, I didn't know omega 3 came from algae! I'm curious how much is found in seweed and spirulina... Everyone always talks about Salmon. Fun fact aquarist like to feed sharks in aquariums fatty fish like mackerel and herring b/c the oils help their buoyancy. PS: love the cute animation sounds ❤

Thanks doc for this video although I don't personally suffer from dry eyes, I do enjoy learning about these things 😸

We need a “Best Contact lens 2023” video covering daily, monthly, coloured everything. Please make this 🙏 🙏

Excited to see the follow up video of your own experience taking omega-3! I'm not convinced omega-6 is per se inflammatory though. For sure saturated and trans fats are, but it really seems like eating unsaturated fats, including omega-6, in the context of an unprocessed diet is healthy. I think the main issue is not getting enough omega-3, independent of omega-6 intake. But I'd be interested to hear you elaborate on your arguments against omega-6 in another video...

Many specialists, lots of medical debt, and all I'm told about losing 60% of my vision in one eye is "Well, go home and keep an eye on it". That felt extremely cruel. Eight months later, my eyes hurt constantly, & all I know is I have optic neuritis, but having a name does not help. Thank you for giving me something to try. I'm scared and felt hopeless. I've had high cholesterol for the first time in my life (odd for a vegan!), so I tried tuna, saw no change. Thank you for plant based options.

Great vid doc! Looking forward to your results in the next one!

Dr. Allen, you are the BEST! Thank you!

WOW thank you so much for this informed video. I have been taking Omega 3 supplements, but now I know which supplements work the most. You have helped a lot.

Thank you for this video. I look forward to your next video featuring your experience and recommendations for good brands to try. I take Omega Red krill oil so as not to have digestion issues. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you again.

Sometimes when I lie down, my eyes, mouth (tongue) and nose dry up horribly. Tongue feels like sand paper. Eyes feel like they are encased in the grain side of leather. Only happens when I lie down. If I sit up, things start to get normal again.

Thank you for this video,been taking salmon oil supplements for years. You confirmed what is written on my bottle,and also how much I am getting. Turns out in very small print it says adult can Take up to four a day. I've only been taking one, lol. I will slowly build up to four. Thanks the info about taking with food also very helpful. You are appreciated.

how can someone be so smart and so handsome :(

Hey doc, just a reminder if you forgot You were going to make a video on vision restoration for keratoconus patient using bioengineered cornea made from pig collagen Will this treatment be commercially available in a decade (I am currently 20, and I will be more than happy even if I get this at 30) Your content is great, and I recommend your channel to everyone on Reddit forums.

Have dry eye which I control with tear drops during day but find eyes dry up at night when sleep , get so dry when I wake up can't open eyes comfortably, need to use tear drops to lubricate eye. Any suggestions on what can be used at night . Will try the Omega's too. Thanks for awesome videos 👍

Hi, liquid omega fish oils are great for dry eye and coughs , when I have a nagging cough I bite into omega fish capsule swallow the liquid discard the capsule and it quiets my cough, keeps it at bay :)

Great work! Thanks for the helpful info❤

Thank you for this video. I have learned so much

This video was very useful Doctor, I suffered Steven Johnson Syndrome in 2003 and as a result I developed dry eyes. Apart from dry eyes, i have two more issues, one is my eyelashes growing inwards and scratching my cornea and the other is thickening of the skin inside my eyes, I think it is called Conjunctiva. Whenever I visit a doc,they use to pluck the hair that grows inward and give drops, recently my vision has decreased, doctor is not telling anything properly, can you guide me in this please.

I take algae oil supplements. The studies show that our bodies process it identically to the omegas found in fish oil (which came from algae to begin with). My preferred brand is Testa, based on the amounts of DHA and EPA, but there are other good brands out there. And some crappy brands. Just like with fish oil.

Hiii... Thank you so much for your recommendation and for your content. Hopefully everyone would like it❤ Plz recommend treatment for dry and sunken eyes.

Wow. This was more detailed than my brain can take in one watch 😂but thank you so much for this Omega info. Fantastic info as usual 🎉

Thanks Dr. Allen. Lots of love from Bangladesh ❤

Hello , Dr. Allen, I am thankful for your videos but I have a question about Omega-3 diet . I am trying to understand whether canned fish is rich in it . What is your opinion?

off topic…. if you haven’t already, will you do a video on acupuncture and the pros and cons, effectiveness, etc of it for eye conditions, illnesses, symptoms related to eye conditions, illnesses, etc please? i know it probably won’t be a miracle cure, but i’m interested to know how well it works/helps by itself or when combined with other treatments for eye health.

Hi any thoughts on taking maqui berry or bilberry supplements for dry eye?

Thank you for putting this out

Hiya! Thanks for the vid. Quick question about the best way to take Omega 3s supplements. What time of the day is better? Is it best practice to do it on an empty stocmach or with food? Cheers.

Thanks Dr Allan ❤️ for all the info ❤

This was very helpful...thank you

I use flax seed oil.. allergy to fish oil...

Would love to see a video on brands you recommend. Ive taken all types of fish oil & it does help w my arthritis and dry eyes. But im now taking xiidra eye drops too.

Thank you for the great video doctor! I noticed you take 6 fish oil soft gels wanted to know safe to take 6?

Hi.I wish in future videos you can talk about laser eye surgery and if or how it increases the potential of dryer eye and also if dry eye could be caused by an underlying issue , my doctor said that if my current treatment does not go well, that he'd recommend some sort of analysis (blood analysis I assume) I know you've talked about perhaps diabetes but can you tell us what diseases can cause dry eyes.thank you

Great tips, thanks

Grazie mille, ho assunto 8000 iu Omega-3 durante la pandemia e avevo notato che i miei occhi secchi stavano meglio( sindrome sicca, fibromialgia) così ho iniziato spalmare un po' di olio di oliva sulle palpebre e ho ricevuto sensazione di benessere.. ora ho conferma anche dai tuoi studi , grazie per le tue conoscenze, ho fatto diverse visite ma nessuno mi ha consigliato Omega-3!

Doc ... Is the Omega 3 Index relevant here? For example, I take a plant-based Omega blend that has been shown to elevate desired Omega 3 levels in the body ... in half the time and half the dosage ... of fish oils.

Very helpful. Thanks Doc. I get lax on my fish oil. Ik it helps I can tell when I take it. I take 2 kinds, cod liver oil, Engelvaer is the brand and fish oil, can’t remember name but it’s pretty common blue/white label. I probably take at least 3000. No burps for me. But I now know I need to stick with it for at least 3 months. Was diagnosed with MGD pretty bad in my left eye

Your videos are the best!! So informative! I have such bad dry eyes. I was wondering if a person that has a shellfish allergy can take Omega 3’s??

Thanks so much for sharing this

Hey Dr Allen, thanks for the vid - cool to hear the benefits of oral omega 3 supplements. Do you have any thoughts/tips on topical omega 3? We have an eyedrop in Australia called Novatears and they have released a new version called Novatears + Omega 3 - is it worth the extra price tag? Or is it just a marketing gimmick?

Thanks 🙏 for your info .

I have heard that caster oil is good for dry eyes and dissolves cataracts…. Do you agree?

Thanks for the good content Dr, what is tour opinion on using Castor Oil for your eyes, I see alot of video's on a lot of benifits using Castor oil?

Dear Dr. Allen, I hope this comment finds you well. I've been struggling with severe dry eyes from about 10 years. After doing some research, I came across moisture chamber glasses from Ziena that seem to be highly recommended for managing dry eye symptoms. I'm seriously considering purchasing these glasses, but I'm a bit hesitant about buying glasses online. I was wondering if you could make a video on how to buy glasses online, specifically from Ziena . thanks in advance

A quick story of success! My little rescue dog (maybe about 4 yrs old or so) had suffered abuse and was near death from starvation when we got him 2 yrs ago. He gained weight and was very healthy until one month ago when suddenly he got those cataract blue toned eyes and started declining! It came out of nowhere. He was stumbling and very emotionally down due to abruptly not being his formerly active self. I was so upset, so shocked by this change. I suspect it was poor nutrition over the yrs before we got him and poor breeding. I read a book by Dr Pitcairn a holistic vet who said to put cod liver oil in his eyes along with salt water solution and add cod liver oil in his food. Well you wouldnt believe me if I told you how fantastic these methods have worked to bring our little dog into a state of health again! I am still blown away by the healing power of cod liver oil. Another interesting piece is that he always had issues with appetite - it came and went. Now that we put a teaspoon of cod liver oil in his food, he is so excited about eating. I know that with genetic eye issues these remedies dont alway work and maybe not forever, I am not sure. But what a wonderful turn of events using cod liver oil. I am currently adding it to my own routine to improve my health. Cant say enough about cod liver oil.

True true. Thanks for sharing! found it helpful :D

Thank you sooo much for this video.. it would be a great help if your provide your experiment and findings about the the types/brands of fish oil that you have tried for dry eyes... pleeeeae.. I have S. Jogrens syndrom and I really do suffer as I work 9-5 office job

Hello Doctor, I am from India. I have had dry eye issues for many years. I tried different things and OMEGA 3 Fish oils for 6 to 8 months. My experience is not up to the mark. I felt no or significantly less change. As a vegetarian person, you know how is my eyes condition and having non-veg capsules. Cna you please suggest something? Thank you :)

When will you tell of the best omega 3 pills that can take? I take them but wondering if there is a better quality kind

what exactly causes dry eyes in lasik surgery? like why is it affected? doesnt the laser just modify the cornea, doing nothing to the tear ducts/glands?

Thanks Dr!

I wish you were my eye doctor. I'm getting older and 12 years ago started wearing reading glasses. I'm now seeing tiny floaters and have trouble at night going from a dark room into a brightly lit room. Takes twice as long for my eyes to adjust. And I have a low degree of dry eye.

Is Hemp oil better than fish oil? Hemp oil contain Omega 3, 6 and 9. Also I would be happy if you make a video about freckles in the eyes, I have green/blue eyes but last years freckles started appearing on the iris of my left eye. An ophthalmologist told me I have an optic athrophy on that eye. Could it be related to the freckles?

I moved from Florida to New Mexico 5 yrs ago. I had never experienced dry eye until the last 6 months. I take Omega 3 supplements regularly (and have for yrs). I've also tried a humidifier, assorted eye drops and ointments, as well as hot compresses. I am not seeing many results. How long should I wait before seeing an Opthalmologust ?

I enjoy your videos immensely. You touched upon EPA and DHA, but I was hoping to hear how many MG per day you suggest. Would you let me know about that, please? Thank you in advance.

Fish oil is a blood thinner..Recently told by my doctor that before any major operation you should stop taking it..Could cause complications after surgery..

Thank you..👌 Quality video

Hi doctor, I had lasik done 5 months ago and still suffer from severely dry eye. I take omega 3s, use eye drops every hour-2 hours, do warm compresses, etc and I’m still dealing with this awful dry eye. It seems to be okay in the morning - mid afternoon and then the dryness really kicks in. Is this something I will have to live with forever? :((

Could you do a videos on allergic conjunctivitis or viral conjunctivitis please? I have white stingy eye discharge that forms in my eye everyday and all day. I had this eye problem for years and the pataway extra strengthening helps but only for a short time. I need drops like that but In bigger bottles?

Thanks very much for this Doctor. I'm 80 yo now and tried fish oil capsules over a year ago but had many hematomas so my PCP suggested that I stop the fish oil capsules. I am on two blood thinners plus more things for cardiac issues [Plavix, Xarelto and Toprol] and would like to restart Omega-3s. Is there a safe way to do this for my eye issues? I have elevated ocular pressures, glaucoma and the start of macular degeneration so all of that complicates things. Thanks for any help you might offer. BTW, the Opti-Mel Manuka eye drops have eliminated the floaters that I suffered with for many years. Gracias!

What if allergic to fish?

thanks for information but i wanna know one more thing...what is the best time of the day of taking omega3 pills? b4 meal or after meal ?

Yes. Brands please

Please share brands that you recommend for supplements! I’ve been adding plant source omegas to my diet but I do not eat fish. Would value your recommendations!

You are helping me so much

My eyes were mostly fine till I visited my optometrist last month, now they're continually dry, itchy, stingy and hurt a bit when I squeeze my eyes shut (and a twitch). Thinking I may have been infected at her office. BTW, she suspects Pseudoexfoliation of the lens, she wrote it down for me to look up, I did and scared the crap out of me, my wife (a GP) also looked it up and told me nothing to worry about. Appears to be more than one thing, wasn't explained well in the office.

I recently read that Hyaluronic acid supplements can also help with dry eyes.. 💁🏼‍♀️

I read somethings about Omega 3, and looked into Cod Liver Oil. I tried capsules with lemon, which seemed to help until I ran out. Just getting more today. I also looked into sluggish gall bladder, and am looking at whether bile supplement might help...

Great content 10/10

hey doc, what’s your take on icl for dry eye patients? I have 7mm schirmers and 8-10sec TBUT

Please recommend best Omega 3 supplements.

Thanks doctor

❤much obligated for the advice. 😇😍

Can I ask you about MegaRed Superior Omega-3 Krill Oil? I also have MaguHealth Plus. Are these good? I have Sjogrens and horrible dry eyes with burning and redness now that I’ve been told to take eye drops.

Can I just have a can of high quality sardines in olive oil daily for the omega 3? That’s what I’ve been doing

Thank you from Canada !

I would love recommendations on omega 3

What brand name you recommend? Dr. Told me to use Refresh Relieva PF (6 times a day) and Refresh Celluvisc but me eyes still red. When I go out, I use Lumify but last me for 4 or 6 hrs. instead of 8. Can you give me some other ideas? Please....😢😢

I did LIPIDVIEW test and I want you to have a look at it and give me your input for further proceeding.please

Bonjour, est-ce que les omégas 3 réduisent l'inflammation des glandes salivaires ? Merci !

I started taking omega-3, lutein and zeaxanthin supplement about 2 weeks ago, I can feel a difference. Now I only need eye drops 2 - 3 times during the day as opposed to ...every hour.