stephanie stahl with new information about a research trial. >> linda has had dry eyes for much of her life. >> really dry and gritty, and specially in the mornings when you wake up. >> she has tried all sort of remedies. >> artificial tears, then some ointments. >> while dry eyes are mostly a quality of life issue, they also lead to serious eye problems. >> it can be associated with infection, to the surface of the eye, things with permanent loss of vision. >> now linda volunteering for clinical trial to see if fish oil supplement might actually ease her dry eyes. >> it is an oil of course. but really anti-inflammatory activities what makes it of interest. >> linda has been taking five capsules a day that might contain fish oil or might just be olive oil. >> i think i felt bit of difference. i am hoping i am taking the fish oil supplement, we'll see, i'll finds out toward the end of the stud. >> i doctors say there is little down side to taking fish oil. it is also known to be heart healthy. previous studies looking at fish oil for dry eyes were inconclusive. >> this large study is me