Dietary N-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Dry Eye

摘要: Dry eye disease affects 15% of the population over age 65 years. It is characterized mainly by inflammation ocular surface (tear film, conjunctiva and cornea), which represents a relevant target for therapeutic strategies. The side effects long-term intolerance anti-inflammatory drugs give rise to an increasing interest in dietary components exhibiting properties, such as polyunsaturated fatty acids. In this chapter, we have exposed dry pathology terms prevalence symptoms. Then described role n-3 acids some their mechanisms actions. Finally, shown influence acid deficiency supplementation eye. Our conclusions are on importance combining classical therapies.