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Nutritional supplements for dry eye syndrome.

AbstractPURPOSE OF REVIEW:
Essential fatty acids have been of interest in the treatment of systemic and ocular diseases, and is most recently of interest in the area of dry eye disease.
RECENT FINDINGS:
Systemic and topical omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids have been used recently as an adjunctive treatment for patients with dry eye disease. They appear to have efficacy against the symptoms of dry eye that many patients experience. This symptom is postulated to be secondary to the anti-inflammatory effects that have been previously described. Although this effect is promising, more investigation is warranted in order to standardize indication for use, and composition and dosing for treatment.
SUMMARY:
The use of essential fatty acids as a nutritional supplement is a novel treatment for patients with dry eye syndrome.
AuthorsAllison L Rand, Penny A Asbell
JournalCurrent opinion in ophthalmology (Curr Opin Ophthalmol) Vol. 22 Issue 4 Pg. 279-82 (Jul 2011) ISSN: 1531-7021 [Electronic] United States
PMID21597374 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
Chemical References
  • Dietary Fats
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-6
Topics
  • Dietary Fats (administration & dosage)
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Dry Eye Syndromes (diet therapy)
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 (administration & dosage)
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-6 (administration & dosage)
  • Humans
  • Nutritional Physiological Phenomena

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