Eye Health Benefits of rTG Omega-3 Fish Oil: Why Form and Absorption Matter

For more than 30 years, Dr. Michael Lange has been practicing eye care in Florida, helping patients preserve and enhance their vision through a unique combination of mainstream medical treatment and advanced nutritional eye care. As the founder of the Lange Eye Institute—one of the largest eye care centers in the region specializing in nutrition-based ocular support—Dr. Lange has seen firsthand how profoundly nutrition can influence eye health.

Among all nutritional supplements, omega-3 fatty acids have emerged as one of the most important for both ocular and systemic health. However, not all omega-3 fish oils are created equal—and form and absorption make all the difference.

Why Dr. Lange Questioned Traditional Omega-3 Supplements

Over the years, Dr. Lange has used virtually every type and form of omega-3 fish oil available worldwide. Despite their popularity, he found many products underperformed when evaluated using omega-3 index blood testing, which measures how well omega-3s are absorbed and incorporated into cell membranes.

Many commonly available omega-3 supplements are in the ethyl ester (EE) form, a chemically altered version that is less bioavailable and requires significantly higher doses to achieve therapeutic levels. In real-world practice, this often meant patients needed to take six to eight capsules daily, leading to poor compliance and inconsistent results.

A Research Journey to Norway

Determined to find a better solution, Dr. Lange traveled to Norway on a fact-finding research trip, where omega-3 purification and concentration technology has been refined over decades. There, he confirmed what the science increasingly supports: the re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) form of omega-3 fish oil offers significantly superior absorption compared to ethyl ester forms.

Norwegian fish oil manufacturers have perfected methods to produce omega-3s that are:

• Highly purified
• Molecularly stable
• Concentrated in EPA, DHA, and DPA
• In the rTG form, which the body recognizes and absorbs far more efficiently

The Birth of Fortifeye® Super Omega

At the time, rTG omega-3 products were:

• Very limited in availability
• Extremely expensive
• Required 3–4 capsules daily to reach therapeutic levels

Dr. Lange partnered with Fortifeye Vitamins to change that. The result was the development of Fortifeye® Super Omega and Fortifeye® Super Omega-3 Max—now among the most potent and physician-recommended rTG omega-3 supplements in the industry.

Why These Formulas Stand Out

• Fortifeye Super Omega-3 Max delivers 2,400 mg of combined EPA, DHA, and DPA in just 2 gel caps
• Most ethyl ester omega-3 products require 8 capsules to reach similar levels
• Most rTG competitors require 4 capsules
• Improved compliance with 1–2 capsules daily
• Higher absorption at a more affordable price point

Dr. Lange likely has more patients on rTG omega-3 fish oil than almost any other eye care provider, simply because he sees the results daily in clinical practice.

Why rTG Omega-3 Is So Important for Eye Health

Omega-3 fatty acids provide nutritional support to every structure of the eye, from the tear film to the retina and optic nerve. Many eye diseases and conditions are nutritionally responsive when omega-3s are taken in the correct form and dosage.

Dr. Lange and physicians at the Lange Eye Institute—and doctors around the world—utilize rTG omega-3 fish oil in combination with traditional medical treatments to create a powerful synergistic effect.

Conditions Commonly Supported with rTG Omega-3

• Dry eye disease
• Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)
• Uveitis and iritis
• Age-related macular degeneration
• Glaucoma

These supplements are not treatments, but when used alongside standard medical care, they can dramatically improve outcomes and patient comfort.

Clinical Science and Ongoing Education

There is a growing body of clinical research supporting the ocular benefits of rTG omega-3 fish oils. Dr. Lange remains deeply committed to education, hosting America’s longest-running live medical talk show, “Ask the Dr.”, continuously since April 1993.

The show airs coast-to-coast on the Ask the Dr. Radio Network and streams globally via live video, where Dr. Lange regularly educates the public on:

• Eye health
• Nutrition
• Omega-3 benefits
• Integrative medical strategies

Advanced Dry Eye Therapy Through Nutritional Synergy

Dr. Lange has also extensively studied how omega-3 fatty acids interact with other key nutrients. This research led to the development of Fortifeye Advanced Dry Eye Therapy, which combines:

• rTG omega-3 fish oil
• Black currant oil (GLA)
• Lutein and zeaxanthin
• Astaxanthin

This comprehensive approach helps support tear quality, reduce inflammation, and improve meibomian gland function.

A Commitment to Better Nutrition

Dr. Lange continues to see patients at the Lange Eye Institute in The Villages, Florida, while Fortifeye Vitamins maintains nutrition centers throughout Florida. Together, they remain committed to continuous research, innovation, and providing patients with the purest, most effective supplements available.

The health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids are real—but only when taken in the purest form, at the correct dosage, and with proven absorption.