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Dietary supplements and ocular (eye) comfort

A randomised placebo-controlled double-masked study to investigate the effects of dietary supplementation with a combination of omega oils on ocular comfort including symptoms of dry eye

Sponsor

Blackmores Limited

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Mar 4, 2011

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Ocular comfort including symptoms of dry eye

Summary

This study aims to test whether omega oils taken as capsules can help in improving ocular comfort.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Inclusion Criteria3

Willing to comply with the dosage and study visit schedule
Contact lens wearers and non contact lens wearers
At least 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria5

Current consumption of omega oil dietary supplements
Moderate or severe dry eye disease
Systematic disease that would preclude participants from safely ingesting dietary supplementation with omega oils
No S3 or above ocular medications
No use of any anticoagulants or blood thinning medications

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Interventions

Dietary supplementation with a combination of omega oils. Dosage of EPA (~550mg), DHA (~120mg) and a combination of liolenic acids per 3 capsules per day for 3 months

Locations(1)

Australia

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