What is the most potent Omega 3 that we have found?
In clinic, I routinely recommend 1000-2000mg of Omega 3 (EPA + DHA) for dry eye management. See the Blog about Confusing Omega 3 labels for full information.
Yes - Omega 3 use can be expensive so here is a table that contrasts various mEYEspa Omega 3 options to get to our minimum therapeutic recommendation of 1000mg/day (EPA + DHA rTG form)
| Min. daily dose to achieve 1000mg | ~ Daily cost* with no bulk discount from mEYEspa | Actual daily EPA + DHA mg delivered in dose | Brand/Link (#softgels or bottle size) |
| 1 Softgel | ~45 cents/day | 1200mg | i-VU PLUS (120) ** |
| 2 Softgels | ~$1.18/day | 1493mg | PRN De3 (270) |
| 3 Softgels | ~$1.27/day | 1125mg + GLA | NutraSea Dry Eye (120) |
| 1 teaspoon (5ml) | ~$1.37/day | 2240mg | PRN Oe Liquid (200ml) |
| 1 teaspoon (5ml) | ~$1.36/day | 1500mg + GLA | Nutrasea Dry Eye Liquid (200ml) |
** Best Value Award (EPA+DHA mg / $) goes to...
i-VU Omega3 PLUS
* Order more than one bottle for mEYEspa bulk discount to lower your daily cost
Most important TIP... Take with food! Without food, even the best omega 3 supplement for dry eyes will not absorb properly and not deliver the desired result!
Dr Morris
PS Looking for eye drop product recommendations? Try the mEYEspa product guidance quiz
Omega 3 dry eye therapy is always used in conjunction with lubricant drops like :Hyabak or I-Drop PUR or HYLO or anti-evaporative products like I-Drop MGD Eye Drops or Thealoz DUO Eye Drops
