GLA (Evening Primrose Oil) for dry eyes

I've read conflicting information regarding the benefit of GLA
(Evening Primrose Oil) for dry eyes. I've been taking fish oil and
flax oil for the past 6 months but haven't noticed any benefit.

Does anyone know if I should add GLA (Evening Primrose Oil) to my
regimen or replace the flax oil with it? If I should take Evening
Primrose Oil, what's the right dose for dry eyes?

Thanks in advance.

 

Although there is good evidence that omega oils can help with dry eyes,
it does not work for everyone. It appears to be most effective in those
who have inflammatory disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and other
conditions, and even in that population, the current thinking is that
efficacy is around 70%.

The suggested starting dose is 6 and as much as 14 grams per day.
That's a lot of 1000mg caps or about two tablespoons of liquid oil. You
should consult with your physician before taking large doses of
nutritional supplements, especially if you are taking other medications
as there can be drug interactions and systemic side effects (in this
case increased blood clotting time and hemorrhages.)

--LB

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Dr. Larry Bickford, O.D.
Family Practice Eye Health & Vision Care

The Eyecare Connection
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