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Nature's Way NutraVege plant-based Omega-3 supplement bottle for eye health

Vegan Vegetarian Dry Eye Supplements: Flax vs. Algae Omega-3 

 

From clinical experience, folks never seemed to have much success for dry eye treatment with flax seed based Omega 3 supplements.  Why?

Tags: DryEye Omega 3
Brown glass bottle of Omega Essentials high potency liquid Omega-3 supplement

Omega 3 Maximum Dose

 

Is 2000mg/day of Omega 3's too much?  Learn about maximum dose

Tags: Omega 3
MacuHealth eye health supplement bottle with one softgel capsule

Macuhealth Price Advertising Restriction

 
We can offer our lower in-clinic price for Macuhealth to those who email or call for pricing.

Tags: AMD
Man using eyelid cleansing wipe for dry eye and blepharitis care

Dr Morris' Demodex Treatment Information

Organized in how Dr Morris approaches demodex treatment recommendations in clinic today.  This takes into account costs, effectiveness and reoccurrence. 

Treatment Information

Tags: Blepharitis
Bausch & Lomb Lotemax eye drops bottle and box for eye care, 15 mL ophthalmic suspension

Chronic vs. Acute Dry Eye

 

Dry eye is a frustrating dry eye condition... always getting better then worse?!  Up and down like a yo-yo!

Tags: DryEye
Comparison of preservative eye drops with benzalkonium chloride versus advanced technology eye drops, two bottles side by side.

How can preservative free eye drops last longer?

 

How can eye drops with no preservatives last 3mth... 6mths...12mths after opening?!  It is logical to believe that eye drops with preservative last longer. 

TG-Gold Omega-3 supplement bottle for dry eye relief, with colorful abstract background

Best Value vs. Cheapest Omega-3.  What is the most potent product for the $ that we have found?

 

Omega 3's can be expensive!   Compare the most potent vs. cheapest Omega 3 EPA DHA supplement.  Find out our 2025 winner. 

Tags: DryEye Omega 3
Vision Essence Early Defence eye health supplement bottles with clear labels and blue accents

Vision Essence Price Advertising Restriction

Jan 2024 pricing update: We can offer our lower in-clinic pricing for Vision Essence Early Defence to registered customers!  

 What is the lower in-clinic price?    Access here...

Cartoon eye character in lab coat with microscope, lab glassware, and science icons, eye health theme

Dry Eye? But my eyes tear constantly!

 

Between you and I, let's rename 'Dry Eye'.  It is a poor umbrella term that encompasses many different ocular surface and corneal issues.

Tags: DryEye
Omega-3 supplement capsules frozen inside a clear ice cube, white background

Frozen Shipment Questions

During the winter months, a common question that we receive is concerning products frozen during shipping/delivery.  

See answers by product

Close-up of a bright, healthy eye with clear sclera and defined lashes, symbolizing eye care

Safe Eye Whitening with Lumify?


Our clinic is close to the US border.  Before its Health Canada approval, we had patients crossing into Michigan to buy this medication because of its unmatched effectiveness

Close-up of human eye with redness and visible blood vessels, symptoms of eye irritation

Can Glaucoma cause Dry Eyes?

If you are currently using standard glaucoma medications then there is a very good chance that you also have dry eye issues.     What can you do?

Tags: Allergy DryEye