Fish oils may cut eye disease risk

June 9, 2009 Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in oily fish such as salmon and mackerel, appear to slow age-related macular degeneration.

Researchers detail this finding in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

It's thought that omega-3 offers protection by altering fat levels in the blood that can be damaging to the body.

Experts have already shown fatty acids may cut the risk of getting AMD by a third and now this latest work suggests these fats also benefit patients who already have the disease.