Watsonville, CA (April 5, 2016) The latest omega-3 research on the retina and macula will be discussed by Dr. John Lahr, OD, FAAO, on Friday, April 15^th, during the International Vision Expo East and Conference in New York City. Dr. Lahr’s talk, “Omega-3 Fish Oil for Your Practice and Your Patients,” is presented by Nordic Naturals. The presentation will take place in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from 9:45 to 10:45 AM. Dr. Lahr, a recognized speaker on eye care topics, will also discuss patient protocols with omega-3s EPA and DHA, as well as the importance of freshness and compliance to fish oil supplementation. Continuing education credit is available.

Throughout the event, which runs from April 15^th–17^th, Nordic Naturals will be at Booth MS7002, showcasing its premium quality professional line of omega-3 fish oil products. All orders placed during the conference will receive a 20% discount, and professionals placing orders will be entered to win an iPad Air 2.

Two key products are being highlighted at Vision Expo. ProOmega® 2000 is Nordic Naturals’ most potent soft gel formulation to date. The product utilizes the company’s exclusive new breakthrough omega-3 fish oil, which is 80% concentrated and 90+% triglyceride form, for superior potency and absorbability. “We’re thrilled to offer ProOmega 2000—the highest- concentration, triglyceride-form product available,” notes Monique Wellise, Nordic Naturals Education and Professional Sales Manager. “ECPs can now offer their patients a product that delivers the targeted 2000 mg of combined EPA and DHA in just two soft gels.” Nordic Naturals will also highlight ProDHA Eye®, a synergistic blend of purified fish oil with an exceptionally high concentration of DHA combined with key eye nutrients FloraGlo® Lutein and Zeaxanthin.

Dr. John Lahr is a recognized speaker on many eye care topics including nutritional supplements and ocular surface disease. He was an original member of the Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee of American Optometric Association (AOA) to develop practice standards and protocols for the profession. Dr. Lahr is a Past President of the Minnesota Optometric Association and served on many centers and committees for the AOA, regional, and state associations. He currently participates on seven industry medical advisory boards and editorial panels.   

Based in Watsonville, CA, Nordic Naturals is committed to delivering the world’s safest, most effective omega oils to help further its mission of correcting the global omega-3 deficiency. As a trusted supplement company, Nordic Naturals has responded to customer requests to provide additional products and also offers high-quality nutrients that, like omega-3s, are essential to health. Distributing to more than 35 countries, the company’s extensive portfolio includes over 200 products in a variety of flavors and formulations for adults, kids, athletes, and pets. Further information is available at Nordic Naturals’ website for health care professionals: www.nordicnaturals.com/professionals.php.

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