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Essential
fatty acids (EFAs) are connected with visual development
in infants. Deficiencies in adults (particularly omega-3)
can lead to impaired vision, and studies suggest that prolonged
deficiencies  might
lead to retinal/macular damage. A study published in the
August 2001 issue of Archives of Ophthalmology found that
omega-6 fatty acids were associated with an increased risk
of advanced macular degeneration, but that omega-3 fatty
acids protected against it (as long as LA intake was low).
Meanwhile, a 2003 study found omega-3 to decrease your risk
of developing dry eye syndrome, and other studies have found
that LA and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) improve dry eye symptoms.
The
body converts both types of EFAs into prostaglandins, whose
functions include helping the eye's aqueous humor to drain
and regulating intraocular pressure.
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Omega-3
fatty acids and prevention of age-related eye diseases
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Can
omega-3s prevent age related changes in the eye leading
to blindness?
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Can
Omega-3 fatty acids prevent blindness?
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Eyes
Sharper with omega-3
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