Title of article
Essential fatty acids in the treatment of dry eye syndrome: A myth or reality?
Author/Authors
Al Mahmood, Ammar M. Dhahran Eye Specialist Hospital - Division of Anterior Segment, Saudi Arabia , Al-Swailem, Samar A. King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital - Division of Anterior Segment, Saudi Arabia
From page
195
To page
197
Abstract
Dry eye is a common condition that can severely impair the quality of life. Systemic and topical omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids have been used as treatment for patients with dry eye disease and showed promising results. Further multicenter randomized controlled trials are required in order to establish a standardized protocol for the treatment of dry eye syndrome with those essential fatty acids.
Keywords
Dry eye syndrome , Ocular surface tissues , Essential fatty acid
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
Record number
2679033
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