Investigative ophthalmology & visual science
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Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. · Dec 2005
Randomized Controlled TrialSystemic omega-6 essential fatty acid treatment and pge1 tear content in Sjögren's syndrome patients.
To determine the effect of oral omega-6 essential fatty acids on PGE(1) tear content and signs and symptoms of ocular discomfort in patients with Sjögren's syndrome (SS). ⋯ Omega-6 administration increases the PGE1 levels in tears of patients with SS and improves ocular surface signs and symptoms of ocular discomfort.