Ocular Nutrition can be vital to your vision and health. It is estimated that up to 80% of American diets are marginally deficient in one or more nutrients.

Foods are nutritionally compromised by processing and preservatives, as well as “fast food” lifestyles. In addition to nutrition, ultraviolet exposure can be damaging.

Studies, such as the National Eye Institute’s “Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) is verifying what has been suspected for some time: nutritional supplementation can help to protect our eyes from vision-threatening diseases and disorders, such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration (affecting more than 17 million Americans).

Evidence now suggests that supplementation with “Omega-e Essential Fatty Acids (not naturally produced by our bodies and found in cold-water fish) can help treat Dry Eyes.

During your comprehensive eye health evaluation, it is important to note any vitamins or supplements you might be taking (along with prescription medications).