How Omega-3's Can Help Treat Dry Eye?
Omega-3s have many health benefits, including the production of oil for tears and reducing inflammation in dry eye disease. But can they help treat dry eye? Read on to find out what the research says.
References
- Dry Eye Syndrome https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470411/
- Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Eye Health: Summary https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK11888/
- Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids Therapy for Dry Eye Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4165511/
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional/
- Effects of the re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) form of omega-3 supplements on dry eye following cataract surgery https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8543237/
- The Role of Omega-3 Dietary Supplementation in Blepharitis and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (An AOS Thesis) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2646454/
- The Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) extension study - A randomized clinical trial of withdrawal of supplementation with omega-3 fatty acid in patients with dry eye disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31425752/
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Eye Health: Opinions and Self-Reported Practice Behaviors of Optometrists in Australia and New Zealand https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7230711/