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Foods That May Help Keep Eyes Healthy

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Updated April 22, 2012

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Salmon and Omega-3 Fats
Salmon Dominage
Salmon contains large amounts of omega-3 fatty acid -- more than any other type of fish or seafood. Studies suggest that people who have a higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids may be less likely to suffer from dry eyes.

Salmon is also good for the heart because those same omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce inflammation and keep cholesterol in check. The American Heart Association suggests you eat fatty fish at least two times each week.

Eat baked salmon at dinner, or use salmon chunks in salads or salmon patties. Salmon can also be served raw as in sushi or sashimi, or smoked with crackers.

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Sources:

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Protect Eyes Against Retinopathy, Study Finds. National Institutes of Health National Eye Institute. Accessed Sep 09, 2009. http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/pressreleases/062407.asp.

Miljanović B, Trivedi KA, Dana MR, Gilbard JP, Buring JE, Schaumberg DA. "Relation between dietary n-3 and n-6 fatty acids and clinically diagnosed dry eye syndrome in women." Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 Oct;82(4):887-93.

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