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Omega-3, omega-6 relieve dry eye symptoms, but objective evidence is lacking
LONDON — Current literature has shown dietary supplementation of essential fatty acids plays a role in the relief of dry eye symptoms; however, a lack of uniform criteria and objective evaluation parameters prevent reliable conclusions from being drawn, according to one speaker.The essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 are responsible for synthesizing eicosanoid, which in turn mediates the inflammatory response recognized as an essential component of dry eye syndrome, Boon Lin Teh, MD, said during the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Congress.