Oral omega-3 fatty acids treatment in computer vision syndrome related dry eye
Bhargava R, Kumar P, Phogat H, Kaur A, Kumar M
Published in Contact Lens & Anterior Eye
Methodology
Multicentre randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial; 456 analysed symptomatic computer users (>3 h/day) received 360 mg EPA + 240 mg DHA daily or olive oil placebo for 3 months.
Key Findings
The omega-3 group showed greater improvement in dry eye symptom scores, Schirmer values, tear break-up time and conjunctival impression cytology than placebo.
Conclusions
Omega-3 supplementation improved dry eye symptoms and tear film measures in computer vision syndrome.
Limitations
Industry-adjacent single-region population; short follow-up; subjective primary outcome.
Supplements Studied
220 patients received two capsules of omega-3 fatty acids each containing 180mg eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 120mg docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) daily
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Disclosures
Funding
Not reported
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