Omega-3 Supplements Do Not Help Dry Eye Disease: Study
Although their popularity has grown in recent years, fish-derived omega-3 supplements have no effect on dry eye disease, according to a new clinical trial.
Despite their popularity, omega-3 supplements do not benefit people with dry eye disease. However, the supplement does not cause any adverse effects.
The randomized clinical trial, published in JAMA Opthalmology, echoed findings from the DREAM study, another randomized, multicenter trial conducted in 2018.
What Is Dry Eye Disease?
Dry eyes are a condition that occurs when a person’s eyes can’t make enough tears to stay wet or when their tears don’t lubricate properly. Dry eyes can occur due to environmental factors, such as dry air or wind, sun, smoke, medications, or contact lenses. Chemical burns, hormonal changes, eye surgery, and autoimmune disorders that affect the glands responsible for producing tears can also cause dry eye disease.
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