Supplementation in Dry Eye Disease
Wydanie 3/2023
str. 74–77
Autor: Katarzyna Różycka1,2, Krystian Bakalarski1, Małgorzata Różycka1,2, Piotr Nesterowicz1, Katarzyna Ulaszewska2, Alan Chamernik2, Radosław Różycki2,3
1 Wydział Medyczny Uczelni Łazarskiego – Dziekan: dr hab. Paweł Olszewski
2 Centrum Medyczne Orbita w Warszawie
3 Klinika Okulistyki Wojskowego Instytutu Medycyny Lotniczej w Warszawie – Kierownik: dr n. med. Radosław Różycki
Summary:
dry eye disease is a dynamic and complex disease of the ocular surface with a cyclic nature, in which the most important step is to find the etiological trigger, restore homeostasis and break the vicious circle. The key elements in the diagnosis are increased osmolarity of the tear film and ocular surface inflammation, accompanied by ocular symptoms like discomfort and visual disturbances. The treatment of dry eye disease consists in the administration of artificial tears, glucocorticoids or the use of intensive pulse light therapy. There are more and more studies confirming the role of proper nutrition during dry eye disease. This article is a review of the available literature on the use of an appropriate diet and supplementation in the treatment of dry eye disease.