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. 2020 Apr 22;12(4):1179. doi: 10.3390/nu12041179

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Optometrists’ self-reported clinical practices as related to omega-3 fatty acid intake as a component of AMD management. (A) Self-reported frequency of recommending omega-3-rich foods and nutritional supplements. Percentage of respondents shown from n = 162 who indicated recommending omega-3 fatty acids for AMD. (B) Omega-3 food sources(s) recommended by respondents. Percentage shown from n = 140 who indicated recommending omega-3-rich foods. (C) Recommended ideal frequency for patients to consume marine-based (long-chain) omega-3-containing foods. Percentage shown from n = 133 who indicated recommending fish or seafood as omega-3 food sources in (B). (D) Word-cloud representation of specific recommendations for omega-3 supplementation (based on n = 80 responses from the 132 participants who indicated recommending omega-3 supplements).