What is Dry Eyes

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), also called keratitis sicca, xerophthalmia, dry eye syndrome (DES), or simply dry eyes, is an eye disease caused by decreased tear production or i...

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how much daily fish oil, to get rid of dry eyes
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I have been taking 1200mg of fish oil daily. My eye doc recommended between 1,000-2,000mg/daily.

Doesn't seem to be having much of an effect.
Should I take more?? Are there side effects from taking too much?? How long do you need to take
it before seeing an effect??

Thanks.
Posted on 04/12/08, 09:04 am
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