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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewedConventional

Recommendations for nutritional supplements for dry eye disease: current advances.

Cong Y, Zhang Y, Han Y, Wu Y, Wang D, Zhang B.

Front Pharmacol · 2024

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Summary

This narrative review synthesises current evidence on nutritional supplementation strategies for dry eye disease, examining the role of various micronutrients in supporting tear film health and ocular surface integrity. The authors present recommendations for supplement selection based on available clinical evidence, though the review does not appear to evaluate upstream agricultural or food system factors contributing to nutrient availability. The paper contributes to clinical guidance on nutritional interventions for this prevalent eye condition.

Regional applicability

The recommendations for nutritional supplements are applicable to UK clinical and consumer contexts, though UK practitioners would also consider access to evidence-based supplements and integration with NHS treatment protocols. The findings do not address food-based approaches to micronutrient sufficiency, which may be relevant to UK dietary guidance.

Key measures

Types and efficacy of nutritional supplements (likely including omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, D, E, lutein, zeaxanthin, and other micronutrients) in dry eye disease management

Outcomes reported

The study reviewed and synthesized evidence on nutritional supplement recommendations for managing dry eye disease, including efficacy and current clinical advances. It likely evaluated various micronutrients and their roles in ocular surface health and tear film stability.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Dietary fats & fatty acids
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
International
System type
Human clinical
DOI
10.3389/fphar.2024.1388787
Catalogue ID
NRmo9zxr64-08v

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