A Note for Our Former GLA/Omega-3 Customers
Your Dry Eye Routine, Upgraded
We Found Something Better For You
As part of a catalog update, we have stopped carrying the GLA-based dry eye supplement some of you were using. You bought it from us for years, and we take that loyalty seriously, so we did the homework for you. Below is a side by side look at what you were taking and the three formulas our 5,000+ doctor network recommends most today. Your first order of any of them is 30% off with the code below.
This 30% welcome offer is available through August 31, 2026.
Start Here
Compare Your Options at a Glance
The left column shows the label facts for the GLA-based supplement we previously carried, so you can see exactly how each alternative lines up with what you were taking.
| Your previous supplement | PRN DE3 | EyePromise EZ Tears | MacuHealth Omega 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core ingredient type | GLA (omega-6) blend: 1570mg black currant seed oil plus 170mg omega-3s and supporting vitamins | Re-esterified triglyceride omega-3 | Omega-3 plus 8 additional ingredients | Triglyceride-form omega-3 |
| Daily dose | 4 softgels | 3 softgels | 2 softgels | 2 to 4 softgels |
| Supply per bottle | 30 days (120 softgels) | 30 days | 30 days | 30 to 60 days |
| Doctor network pick | No longer carried | Most recommended in our network | Closest multi-ingredient match | Simplest single-ingredient option |
| Price per day (after 30% off) | About $1.47 at other retailers | About $1.58 | About $1.00 | About $0.56 to $1.12 |
Your Alternatives
Where You Were, and Three Ways Forward
Each alternative earns its spot for a different reason, so pick the one that fits how you like to take your supplements. Prices show your first-order savings with UPGRADE30.
No Longer Carried
Your Previous Supplement
A GLA-based blend: 1570mg black currant seed oil with 170mg omega-3s (100mg EPA, 70mg DHA) and supporting vitamins, taken as 4 softgels daily. We proudly carried it for years, and if you bought it from us, this page is for you.
$43.95 for a 30 day supply at other retailers. No longer available at Dry Eye Rescue
Most Recommended
PRN DE3 Dry Eye Omega Benefits®
The omega-3 our doctor network recommends most for daily dry eye support. A concentrated, re-esterified triglyceride formula taken as 3 softgels once a day. The 90 count bottle is a 1 month supply.
$67.75 $47.42 first order with code UPGRADE30
More Than Omega-3s
EyePromise® EZ Tears
Omega-3s plus 8 additional soothing ingredients, including turmeric and green tea extract. A good fit if you liked that your previous supplement was more than a plain fish oil. 60 count, 30 day supply.
$42.95 $30.07 first order with code UPGRADE30
Eyes Plus Heart
MacuHealth Omega 3
A clean, gluten free, triglyceride-form fish oil with 1100mg of omega-3s per serving, supporting your eyes and your heart. 120 softgels, a 30 to 60 day supply depending on your dose.
$47.95 $33.56 first order with code UPGRADE30
Your Welcome Gift: 30% Off Your First Order
You have been a Dry Eye Rescue customer, and we want to keep it that way. Enter the code at checkout and 30% comes off your first order of any of the alternatives above.
Offer available through August 31, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- As part of a regular catalog review, we no longer carry the GLA-based supplement some customers were using. You have excellent options our network of eye care professionals already trusts.
- Our top three alternatives are PRN DE3 Dry Eye Omega Benefits®, EyePromise® EZ Tears, and MacuHealth Omega 3, the daily options our doctor network recommends most today.
- All three are omega-3 based formulas, a different approach from a GLA blend, so give your new supplement a fair trial of 2 to 3 months.
- Your first order of any alternative is 30% off with code UPGRADE30 at checkout, available through August 31, 2026.
- If supplements alone are not cutting it, a dry eye specialist can find the cause. Our free locator connects you with over 5,000 eye care professionals.
Quick Answer
If you were taking HydroEye®, the GLA-based supplement we no longer carry, three options fill a comparable role in a daily routine: PRN DE3 Dry Eye Omega Benefits®, the omega-3 our doctor network recommends most, EyePromise® EZ Tears, which pairs omega-3s with additional soothing ingredients, and MacuHealth Omega 3, a clean triglyceride-form fish oil that supports eyes and heart. Use code UPGRADE30 for 30% off your first order of any of them.
Why Try Something New
Not Every Routine Is the Right Fit Forever
Dry eye needs change, and so does the science. Here is what is different about the options above:
- Newer formulations. All three use re-esterified triglyceride or multi-ingredient blends that reflect more recent approaches to omega-3 absorption.
- More dosing flexibility. From a simple daily fish oil to a multi-ingredient blend, pick what fits your routine, not the other way around.
- Backed by an active doctor network. These are the three options our 5,000+ eye care professionals recommend most today, not what was popular years ago.
If your current routine has not fully resolved your symptoms, this is a low-risk way to try a different approach, especially with 30% off your first order.
Why the Change
Here Is What Happened, and Why You Are in Good Hands
As part of a regular catalog review, we made the decision to stop carrying the GLA-based supplement some of you were using. This was not a reflection on any one product. It is part of keeping our shelf focused on the options our doctor network recommends most today.
If your old routine was working perfectly for you, we are sorry for the disruption, and we have made switching as easy as possible above. If it was not quite hitting the mark, this is a great time to try something that might work better for you. To make trying one easy, your first order is 30% off with code UPGRADE30.
One honest note before you shop. A GLA-based blend is built around an omega-6 fatty acid, while our alternatives are omega-3 focused formulas. They work toward the same goal of supporting a healthy tear film, but the recipe is different. Supplements also build up gradually, so give your new pick a consistent 2 to 3 months before you judge it.
Clinical Perspective
What Our Doctor Network Tells Us
We talk every day with the eye care professionals who recommend these products to their own patients. A few consistent themes come back from the exam lane:
- Consistency beats brand. Doctors tell us the patients who see results are the ones who take their supplement every day with a meal, whichever formula they choose.
- Triglyceride-form omega-3s are the common starting point. When practices in our network start a patient on a dry eye supplement, a triglyceride-form omega-3 like the options above is the most frequent first recommendation.
- Supplements work best as part of a routine. The strongest feedback comes from patients who pair a daily omega-3 with quality drops, a heat mask, and lid hygiene rather than relying on any one product alone.
This reflects what we hear across our network of over 5,000 eye care professionals. It is general education, not individual medical advice, so ask your own eye doctor what fits your eyes.
Choosing Made Simple
Not Sure Which One Is Right for You?
There is no single winner here, just the best fit for you. If you want the option your eye doctor is most likely to know and recommend, start with PRN DE3. It is the workhorse of dry eye omega-3s and the one we see on the most doctor shelves.
If part of what you liked about your previous supplement was that it blended several ingredients rather than relying on fish oil alone, EyePromise® EZ Tears is the closest multi-ingredient match, with omega-3s plus 8 additional soothing ingredients.
And if you would rather keep it simple with one high quality fish oil that pulls double duty for eye and heart health, MacuHealth Omega 3 is a clean, gluten free choice at a friendly price per day.
Whichever you choose, remember your 30% first-order discount with code UPGRADE30, available through August 31, 2026. And if you want to browse beyond these three, our full eye vitamins collection is sorted by what other patients buy most.
Making the Switch
How to Switch Without Missing a Beat
- Pick your alternative above. Any of the three is a solid daily routine. When in doubt, PRN DE3 is the most recommended in our network.
- Order with code UPGRADE30. Enter it at checkout to take 30% off your first order. The offer runs through August 31, 2026.
- Finish your current bottle. You can start your new supplement as soon as your current bottle runs out. There is no need for a break in between.
- Take it consistently. Supplements support your tear film gradually. Take your new pick every day with a meal for best absorption.
- Give it 2 to 3 months. That is a fair trial for any eye supplement. Mark your calendar and check in with your symptoms then.
- Loop in your eye doctor. Mention the switch at your next visit, especially if you take blood thinners or other medications.
The Honest Science
Do Omega-3s Really Help Dry Eye?
We believe in telling you the truth about the evidence. Many patients and eye care professionals report meaningful symptom relief with daily omega-3s, and omega-3 fatty acids play a real role in the oily layer of your tear film. At the same time, the large randomized DREAM study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2018 found that both the omega-3 group and the placebo group improved, without a significant difference between them.
Source: Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) Study Research Group, NEJM 2018. Read the study.
So where does that leave you? Omega-3s remain one of the most commonly recommended supplements in dry eye care, they are generally well tolerated, and quality matters, which is why we carry triglyceride-form options from trusted eye care brands. Treat your supplement as one helpful piece of a bigger routine that can also include quality eye drops, a heat mask, and lid hygiene.
Dry Eye Rescue Tip
Take your omega-3 with your largest meal of the day. These are fat-soluble nutrients, so pairing them with food that contains some fat helps your body absorb more of every softgel. A consistent daily habit beats a perfect one you forget half the time.
Supplements Not Enough? Find a Dry Eye Specialist
If your eyes still burn, water, or feel gritty after a fair trial, there may be an underlying cause a supplement cannot fix. Our free locator connects you with over 5,000 eye care professionals who treat dry eye every day.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Talk with your eye doctor before starting or changing any supplement, especially if you take blood thinners or other medications. Previous supplement details reflect the manufacturer's published label at the time of writing. Previous supplement pricing reflects a major online retailer's listed price at the time of writing and may change. HydroEye® is a registered trademark of ScienceBased Health. Dry Eye Rescue is not affiliated with or endorsed by ScienceBased Health and no longer carries this product. Code UPGRADE30 applies to your first order, cannot be combined with other discount codes, and is valid through August 31, 2026.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did you stop carrying my previous supplement?
As part of a regular catalog review, we chose to focus our shelf on the supplements our network of eye care professionals recommends most today. It was a business decision about our catalog, not a reflection on any one product, and this page exists to make your switch as smooth as possible.
Which alternative is closest to what I was taking?
There is no exact match because your previous supplement was built around GLA, an omega-6. The closest multi-ingredient match in spirit is EyePromise® EZ Tears, which combines omega-3s with 8 additional soothing ingredients. For the omega-3 our doctor network recommends most, choose PRN DE3.
How do I use the UPGRADE30 code?
Add your alternative to the cart, then enter UPGRADE30 in the discount code box at checkout. You will see 30% come off before you pay. The code applies to your first order and is valid through August 31, 2026.
Can I combine UPGRADE30 with other discounts?
No, UPGRADE30 cannot be stacked with other discount codes. It is designed as a one-time welcome discount to make trying your new supplement easy.
Should I finish my current bottle before switching?
Yes, that is the simplest approach. Finish your current bottle, then start your new supplement the next day. There is no required washout period between omega supplements.
How long until I notice a difference?
Give any eye supplement a consistent 2 to 3 months. These nutrients build up gradually, so a week or two is not a fair test. Taking it daily with a meal helps absorption.
Do omega-3 supplements really work for dry eye?
The evidence is mixed. Many patients and doctors report real symptom relief, while the large DREAM study found omega-3 and placebo groups improved similarly. We think quality omega-3s are a reasonable, well tolerated part of a complete dry eye routine, not a magic fix on their own.
Are these supplements safe to take with my medications?
Omega-3s are generally well tolerated, but they can interact with blood thinners and some other medications. Check with your eye doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you take prescription medications or are preparing for surgery.
What if supplements alone are not helping my dry eye?
That is a sign to see a dry eye specialist. Persistent dryness often has an underlying cause, like meibomian gland dysfunction, that needs in-office care. Use our free doctor locator to find one of over 5,000 eye care professionals near you.
Ready to Try Your Upgrade?
Pick the alternative that fits you, take 30% off your first order, and keep your dry eye routine on track. We are here if you have questions along the way.
Offer available through August 31, 2026.
