Open AccessOral Omega-3 Supplementation Lowers Intraocular Pressure in Normotensive Adults
Author(s) -
Laura E. Downie,
Algis J. Vingrys
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
translational vision science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.508
H-Index - 21
ISSN - 2164-2591
DOI - 10.1167/tvst.7.3.1
Subject(s) - medicine , intraocular pressure , glaucoma , placebo , docosahexaenoic acid , ocular hypertension , ophthalmology , eicosapentaenoic acid , randomized controlled trial , clinical trial , polyunsaturated fatty acid , fatty acid , chemistry , alternative medicine , organic chemistry , pathology
These findings justify further investigation into the therapeutic potential of omega-3 supplementation for reducing IOP, to prevent and/or treat conditions with IOP elevation, including ocular hypertension and glaucoma.
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