Dr. Donald A. Carroll, Optometric Physician’s Recommended Natural Protocols
Dry eye disease. Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-6 & Omega-3) have been a mainstay for ocular health and dry eye disease for many years. In the past I have recommended EPA/DHA, Omega 3 derivatives from fish oil, as the main ingredient in my formula. Now due to recent studies such as the DREAM study which show no effect between fish oil and the placebo and because of some side effects from fish oil such as increased blood sugar, thinning skin etc. I have revised my recommendation. There have been good results of relief from dry eye disease with Omega-6 and Omega-3 from pure, organic, unadulterated seed oils. One published study[i] showed that dry eye symptoms were improved with Omega-6 alone. Metagenics has a product with these ingredients in it: OmegaGenics® Evening Primrose Oil. They also have Hemp oil one of the great Omega-6 ratios : https://nutritionalvision.com/product/metagenics/
In my research to solve dry eye disease, I have come upon what I’d consider the Elixir of the Holy Grail: Essential Fatty Acids. Omega-6 is involved with the structure of every cell membrane which is the gatekeeper to cellular metabolism. It is also part of the mitochondria which are the powerhouses of the cell. Even the hormones that circulate and control our organs is controlled by it. Disease and ageing have a major component; that is inflammation. PG1 is the most powerful anti-inflammatory in the body and it is found in GLA, a derivative of LA, the parent Omega-6. Among the most abundant sources of this is in the seed oils Black Cumin, Hemp, Borage, Grape, Black Raspberry, and Evening Primrose. The National Health Federation has just published my article on this called the “Famine of Omega-6” https://www.holygrailomega6.com.
Glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration are all fueled by the inherent inflammation which underlies each of these ocular diseases. In order to sooth these diseases, you need a good diet and powerful supplement of these essential fatty acids along with a good detoxification program to reduce your toxic load from food and environmental sources.
My top 2 recommendations are Omega-6 and vitamin D3
- For Omega-6 I recommend SOUL, a 2-ounce packet of essential fatty acids and antioxidants from pure, unadulterated organic black cumin seed, black raspberry seed, and chardonnay grape seed. This combination of concentrated seed-based nutrition synergizes into a commanding formula. The seed is twenty times more powerful than the fruit or flesh. The stories of results with the major ailments is truly amazing. See the following link for more information and ordering https://nutritionalvision.com/product/rain/. If you are on a budget and cannot afford Soul take a tablespoon of hemp seed oil daily along with 5 tablespoons of hemp seeds to get your Omega-6.
- Vitamin D3 the sunshine hormone is also especially important it is like magic in how it strengthens the immune system and so much more. I recommend a minimum of 10,000 IU daily.
Rain also has a very powerful Seed/herbal detox packet called CORE. This will help reduce toxins. For more information on the power of pure unadulterated seed nutrition see our developing studies on this topic at www.nutritionalvision.com or visit Dr. Weeks site: https://weeksmd.com/
