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)

Updated for 2025, there is a new Value Leader for Omega 3

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)
2 Softgel ~92 cents/day 1800mg + DPA 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)
2 Softgels ~73 cents/day 1400mg + DPA **TG-Gold Omega 3 (180)
 

** 2025 Best Value Award (EPA+DHA mg / cost)
goes to Canadian Made

TG-Gold Omega 3 (180)

TG-Gold

* 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

 

Dr. Jason Morris
Tags: DryEye Omega 3
Dr. Jason Morris
Owner mEYEspa
https://www.meyespa.com/pages/contact-us

Away from corporate influences and their churn, I believe in time and an unhurried environment. At mEYEspa and my clinic, we are UNcorporate Optometry. I have special interest in occupational vision needs, concussive injury to the visual system and dry eye management. I am the owner of mEYEspa and a dedicated to the delivery of relevant information and clinic-tested eye care products. -Doctor of Optometry - University of Waterloo 1994 -Honors Bachelor of Science – Waterloo 1994 -Registered Ontario College of Optometrists -Member of Ontario Association of Optometrists -Member of Canadian Association of Optometrists -10 year straight winner of 3 Best Rated Optometrists London ON