Consultant ophthalmic surgeon Laura de Benito-Llopis talks about how omega-3 deficiency affects the quality of vision.
Many believe that age is to blame for vision problems, but there are other factors that harm our eyes, such as a lack of omega-3 in the body. Fatty acids are essential for health. They are known to be found in fish, vegetable oils, nuts, flax seeds and vegetables.Omega-3 is a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids. They play an important role in maintaining our health. The main task of these acids is to protect cells from damage.
Symptoms of lack of omega-3 in the body:
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Concentration problems
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Chronic fatigue
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Dry skin
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Decreased immunity
A gritty feeling in your eyes can be another symptom that you're deficient in omega-3s. In a study published in the journal Medical Science Monitor, scientists concluded that fatty acids have a positive effect on eye health.
This study found a pattern that people who eat a diet rich in omega-3s have a lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.
Age-related macular degeneration is one of the most common eye diseases, during which a person gradually loses visual acuity. This is due to damage to the central part of the retina.
Symptoms of age-related macular degeneration:
Spots appear before the eyes
Colors become dull
Blurry vision
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—If a patient mentions that his diet does not include oily fish, I advise him to try changing his diet or adding additional omega-3s, — noted Dr. Laura de Benito-Llopis, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon of OCL Vision.
The inclusion of omega-3 in the diet reduces the risk of not only acquiring age-related macular degeneration, but also chronic fatigue, joint pain, decreased brain activity and insomnia.
At the moment, the exact cause of age-related macular degeneration remains unknown, but scientists around the world are working to better understand it.
In order to preserve vision, vitamins alone are not enough. There are other ways to avoid eye problems:
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Stop smoking and alcohol
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Quality sleep
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Regular visits to the ophthalmologist
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Read in the correct position
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Exercise your eyes
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