Oral omega-6 essential fatty acid treatment in contact lens associated dry eye
KH Kokke, JA Morris, JG Lawrenson - Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 2008 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: Symptoms of dry eye are commonly reported in contact lens wearers and are a
frequent cause of non-tolerance. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the effects
of oral treatment with particular omega-6 fatty acids in the form of evening primrose oil (EPO)
on subjective symptoms, ocular surface signs and tear film characteristic in patients with
contact lens associated dry eye. METHODS: The study design was randomised, double-
masked and placebo controlled. 76 female soft contact lens wearers were treated for 6 …
frequent cause of non-tolerance. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the effects
of oral treatment with particular omega-6 fatty acids in the form of evening primrose oil (EPO)
on subjective symptoms, ocular surface signs and tear film characteristic in patients with
contact lens associated dry eye. METHODS: The study design was randomised, double-
masked and placebo controlled. 76 female soft contact lens wearers were treated for 6 …
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