Dr Michael Lange develops a new supplement for dry eyes called Fortifeye Advanced Dry Eye Therapy. This supplement is now available to the public. Dr Michael Lange has been involved in the research and development of this supplement for over eight years. He combined all of the nutrients that work in synergy together to help alleviate dry eye symptoms. This combination of omega 3, lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin and black currant seed oil works well together for the dry eye patient. This is a natural approach for the reduction of dry eye symptoms. Fortifeye Advanced Dry Eye Therapy Also helps improve skin-health, reduce inflamation in the joints, reduce eye fatigue, improve focusing ability and help to filter the harmful blue light from damaging the retina . It is available now Www.fortifeye.com Fortifeye Advanced Dry Eye Therapy is the most comprehensive dry eye nutritional supplement available today.
Why I developed a new grass fed whey protein concentrate.
Dry eye patients should try Fortifeye Super Protein.
Why I developed a new grass fed whey protein concentrate by Dr Michael Lange
After years of nutritional research with macular degeneration and dry eye patients I found a large percentage of these patients were deficient in glutathione. Most of these patients were lacking the specific amino acids necessary to stimulate glutathione production do to their poor diets. I also found the best way to stimulate glutathione was for these patients to consume a non denatured whey protein concentrate once or twice daily. I rapidly found out all whey protein is not created equal. I have developed my reputation of developing the highest quality supplements in the industry and not cutting any corners in the development of nutritional supplements. I have found after working with patients for nearly 25 years that the vast majority are not getting good quality protein during the day especially for breakfast. When I started to…
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Dr Michael Lange discusses low dose aspirin combined with omega 3 fatty acids to combat inflammation
combination low dose aspirin and omega 3 may benefit dry eyes.
Aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids work together to fight inflammation
Source: Cell Press February 21 issue
Fortifeye Super Omega a great way to help inflammation
Dr. Michael Lange of Lange Eye Care and The Lange Eye Institute states new science promotes the health benefits of low-dose aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids at fighting inflammation. New research shows that low dosage aspirin combined with omega 3 fatty acids help to trigger production of resolvins . Resolvins are natural anti-inflammatory fighting molecules produced by omega 3. These resolvins help to shut down inflammation that is a root cause to aging and many diseases. This research found that a specific resolvin D3 derived from the omega 3 DHA stays longer at inflammatory sites. These studies also shows that low dosage aspirin triggers the production of this longer acting resolving D3. This new science will enable doctors to study the potential anti inflammatory effects this combination of…
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Michael Lange OD discusses Natural Dry Eye Treatment.
Dry eye kit
Natural Dry Eye Treatment that really works by Michael Lange OD, CNS
At some time during all of our lives we will experience dry eyes. The symptoms of dry eyes can be very mild or quite debilitating. Michael Lange OD, has been using Natural dry eye treatment for his patients for 20 years with great success. He has compiled a list that has helped 1000s of dry eye patients;
1. Take 1600 mg of a good triglyceride form omega 3 fish oil like Fortifeye Super Omega. This form of omega 3 fish oil will help to improve the Meibomian gland functioning and secrete a healthier outer lipid layer of the tear film. Take 1600 mg a day if you weigh less than 200 lbs and take 3-4 per day if you are heavier.
2. Heat the Meibomian glands with a warm wash cloth or a Bruder mask for 10- 15 minutes two times a day. Heat applied to the Meibomian glands will help to unblock these glands an allow a healthier secretion of tear film. The Bruder Mask is very convenient and last ten years at a cost of only $25.
3. Use a good unpreserved artificial tear 2-8 times a day. Three great brands are Oasis Tears Plus, Retaine, and Blink Preservative free.
4. Good lid hygiene is crucial. The lids harbor all types of bacteria, mites ( Demodex), viral and allergic flora. Cleansing the lids with an anti microbial cleanser like occusoft or Cliradex. Occusoft is great to clean the lids of most forms of viral, allergic and bacterial flora. However many people have Demodex on their lashes that will not be eradicated with occusoft and must use Cliradex instead. If eye lids are crusty, red swollen and itch then Cliradex may be best first choice to use for lid hygiene. Cliradex will cause a tingling sensation on the lids but is very effective at treating most forms of lid microbes.
5. The addition of 6 mg of Astaxanthin (Fortifeye Focus) once daily helps to reduce tired dry eye symptoms. Fortifeye Focus contains lutein, zeaxanthin and astaxanthin. The combination of these three nutrients is great for the retina, skin and dry , tired eyes.
6.. Make sure you drink half your weight in ounces of spring water or well water. Do not drink purified water from distillation or reverse osmosis. Drink 1-2 glasses of coconut water a day for even better hydration.
7. patients that have tried to top 6 steps and are still having some dry eye symptoms after 3-4 months, they may want to add GLA 140-160 mg and a good multi vitamin like Fortifeye Once Daily.
People with any dry eye condition should always go to their local Optometrist or ophthalmologist to be evaluated and have a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. The 7 steps above are for educational purposes and never replaces an eye exam.
Combinations of the above have been put together by Fortifeye Vitamins as different levels of Dry Eye Kits at http://www.fortifeye.com/products/dry-eye-kits-a-significant-savings-if-purchased-individually/
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Natural Dry Eye Treatment by Dr. Michael Lange Optometrist and Certified Nutrition Specialist
Dehydration and Dry Eyes by Dr. Michael Lange
A large percent of the population is chronically dehydrated. Even mild dehydration may be a culprit of many health problems including dry eyes. by Dr. Michael Lange, Optometric Physician and certified nutrition specialist
Dehydration and dry eyes will be addressed in this article.
Are you drinking enough of the right type of water on a daily basis? Most people are not getting proper hydration throughout the day. Many of our health issues and symptoms could be related to chronic dehydration. Studies indicate that as high as 75% of Americans are exhibiting some form of dehydration. Dehydration may be a factor in many patients that experience chronic dry eye disease. Some symptoms of dehydration are mood swings, depression, dry mouth, dry eyes, dry skin, weakness, dizziness, heart palpitations, rapid heart beat, confusion, cognitive problems, fatigue , heart burn, head aches, decreased urine out put, dark yellow urine, just to mention a few. We lose water every day through water vapor in our breath as we exhale, urine, perspiration and in our stools. When we lose water we also lose electrolytes. A deficiency or unbalance in our electrolytes can further aggregate a dehydrated condition. Most Americans drink large amounts of coffee, tea, alcohol and sodas which act as diuretics and can bring on a dehydrated state very quickly. Many are also taking medications that further increase the risk of dehydration. Think about it, how many glasses of water have you had today??
Coconut water and spring water in a glass bottle are Dr. Michael Langes two favorite ways to rehydrate.
One natural approach to treating dry eyes is to make sure you are not dehydrated and you consume adequate amounts of water throughout the day. Adequate Dry eye nutrition is important but it is useless without the right amount of water. Think of water as nutrition! Water is just as important for dry eye treatment as omega 3 fish oil is. Many of my dry eye patients are deficient in omega 3 and are dehydrated since they are not drinking the correct amount of good water. I feel that dehydration and dry eyes go hand in hand. I recommend that all of my patients routinely drink half their body weight in ounces of water. If you are working out doors or very athletic and perspiring a lot then you will need more water intake than this. So do you simply drink more tap water? They type of water you drink is crucial.
I recommend avoiding the tap water do to 100s of toxic chemicals like Chlorine, fluoride and aluminum that are in the typical tap water . The amounts of chemicals in tap water are relatively low however everything is cumulative , consumed daily this water may have potentially long-term toxic effects. I recommend that my patients drink spring water that is bottled in glass containers. Spring water is high in minerals and has a more alkaline ph that are both important for proper hydration. If you can’t find spring water in glass bottles then it is ok to drink it out of plastic bottles as long as it is at room temperature. Do not heat or cool the plastic bottles because this tends to releases potentially harmful bisphenols into the water. Bisphenols may cause endocrine disruption and aggregate and already existing dry eye. Stay away from drinking large amounts of reverse osmosis, distilled water or purified bottled water. The reverse osmosis system and distillation makes water that is extremely pure however it has too acidic of a ph and is void of any minerals. I along with many other health care practitioners are concerned about the potential bisphenol contamination from the plastic membranes the water is forced through in reverse osmosis systems. Some experts feel that if you consume large amounts of reverse osmosis water or distilled water that it may cause leaching of minerals from you body. Well water can be a safe option if the proper purification is done. I recommend having an expert test your well water for any potential pathogens , chemicals, fertilizers and even radon. Well water can be made a safe inexpensive source of water by installing a commercial grade UV system to kill any potential pathogens, a whole house carbon filter to get rid of potential chemicals and a potassium softener. Many areas of the country have radon contaminating the well water so it is important to test the water for radon. There are specific radon mitigation systems that can eliminate radon from your well water as well. If you drink the proper water you will be healthier, feel better and potentially have less dry eye symptoms as well.
Coconut water is a great way for dry eye patients to hydrate naturally.
Certain types of dry eye have been linked to a potassium deficiency. People that are dehydrated have low electrolytes including potassium. This is one reason I recommend everyone especially people with dry eyes drink a couple of glasses of organic coconut water every day. Coconut water is a perfect natural way to hydrate the body that has plenty of potassium. Coconut water in recent studies has been shown to hydrate athletes as well as the commercial sports drinks naturally. A recent study also indicates drinking coconut water may help to lower cholesterol. I do not recommend the colorful sports drinks due to their high amounts of sugar, synthetic dyes and potential bisphenol contamination from the plastic bottles. All of these things in these sports drinks may cause endocrine disruption and this could aggravate a dry eye condition. My very athletic patients I sometimes recommend adding a pinch of celtic sea salt to their coconut water during their workouts and drinking organic chocolate milk right after their event to help hydrate quickly and give some much-needed carbohydrates and protein. If you are athletic you will need to hydrate more frequently than normal. Celtic sea salt is raw unrefined sea salt with no additives that is filled with trace minerals. I always recommend speaking with your physician before adding salt to your water.
I enjoy discussing proper nutrition for dry eyes with all of my patients no matter what their age is. I have seen some remarkable dry eye improvements in patients when they simply start rehydrating more with the proper fluids and avoiding the bad fluids. I have also seen some amazing overall health improvements with these same patients.
In summary drink half your body weight in ounces of water. Drink spring water from glass bottles. If you drink spring water in plastic bottles then drink at room temperature. Drink a couple of glasses of coconut water daily. Avoid drinking tap water. If you must drink tap water at least run it through a carbon filter to minimize some of the chemical contaminants. If you are drinking well water install a commercial grade Uv system, whole house carbon filter and a potassium softener. Try not to consume large amounts of reverse osmosis or distilled water. If you work outdoors or are participating in a sports make sure you drink more water than normal. Nutrition for dry eyes also consists of consuming 8-10 servings of organic fruits and vegetables a day and taking a good triglyceride form omega 3 fish oil with an EPA of 850-900 and DHA of 550-600. I recommend Fortifeye Super Omega since it falls in this range and is only $25 a bottle. http://www.fortifeye.com I have been involved omega index studies using Fortifeye Super Omega proving two per day dosing will move the omega index to a true therapeutic level over 9%. This is the level of omega 3 that is heart healthy and thus eye healthy. Omega 3 for dry eyes and omega index blood testing will be another article I will write about on this site in the near future.
Keep the Faith
Michael Lange OD, CNS
January 1, 2013
one of your New Years resolutions is to hydrate correctly throughout the day! Drink to your health ! Proper nutrition for dry eyes is a start in the right direction.
Dry Eye Nutrition discussed by Dr. Michael Lange Optometrist
New site under construction on Dry Eye Nutrition.
Dry eye nutrition is a hot topic at this time. All the conference halls are packed with Doctors wanting to learn more about Dry eye nutrition at the large continuing education meetings. Dry eye will plague all of us sooner or later. Most of the current treatments do not treat the cause and only temporarily masks the symptoms. This new site will educate the viewer on becoming pro active in their future ocular health and total health. This site will give valuable information in regards to supplements for dry eye, dietary changes for dry eye, life style modifications to help dry eye etc….. Dry eye nutrition is an area that Dr. Michael Lange optometric physician and nutrition specialist has a passion for and has been involved in dry eye nutrition for over 20 years. Dr. Lange started the Fortifeye Vitamin company almost ten years ago to bring science based supplements to the dry eye population around the world. Please return to this site a few weeks from now to see what kind of progress has been made. In the mean time Dr. Lange has prepared an in depth article on nutrition for dry eyes at this link; http://www.fortifeye.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=54
Dry eye nutrition by Dr. Michael Lange Optometrist 