title: Essential fatty acids in the treatment of dry eye syndrome: A myth or reality?
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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Anterior Segment, Dhahran Eye Specialist Hospital, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Ammar M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Al Mahmood
authors.affiliation: Division of Anterior Segment, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Samar A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Al-Swailem
keywords: Dry eye syndrome; Essential fatty acid; Ocular surface tissues