Chief & Presenting Author: Dr.Mahima Chand

Co Author(s): Dr.Satya Prakash Singh, Ms.Ms. Parveen Gazala, Dr.Shivani Garg

Abstract

Prospective observational study
To evaluate effectiveness of omega-3 fatty acid supplements in relieving dry eye symptoms and signs in symptomatic digital screen user
A study was done on eyes of 50 digital screen users were randomized to receive four capsules twice daily for 6 months (O3FAgroup), Patients were evaluated at baseline, 1, 3, and 6 months, respectively. The outcomes were improvement dry eye symptoms,Schirmer test values, tear film breakup time (TBUT) . Improvement in symptoms evaluated through OSDI Questionnaire. Dietary omega-3 fatty acids are effective for dry eye in digital screen users;