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Getting to the Root of Dry Eye Symptom Management With Nutrition

Learn how the Standard American Diet impacts dry eye disease and discover evidence-based supplementation strategies to improve ocular surface damage and DED.

  • By

  • JULIE A. POTEET, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS

  • January 1, 2025

  • 5 min

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    Dry eye disease (DED) affects approximately 38 million adults in the U.S., significantly impacting their quality of life.

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    The Standard American Diet is linked to meibomian gland dysfunction and exacerbates dry eye symptoms.

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    Nutritional supplementation, including vitamins A, C, D, and B12, can improve ocular surface health and alleviate DED symptoms.

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    Omega-3 fatty acids and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) play crucial roles in reducing inflammation and enhancing tear film quality.

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    Evidence-based nutritional strategies should complement topical therapies for effective management of dry eye disease.

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Getting to the Root of Dry Eye Symptom Management With Nutrition

  • by JULIE A. POTEET, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS

  • January 1, 2025

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