Abstract: Nutritional supplements for treating dry eye, meibomian gland inflammation, meibomian gland dysfunction or xerostomia comprising flaxseed oil, or a GLA-rich oil, combined with a n-3 rich oil, such as fish oil which is rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaeonic acid (DHA), are disclosed. Methods of treating dry eye, meibomian gland inflammation, meibomian gland dysfunction or dry mouth by administering the supplements are also described.
Abstract: Ophthalmic compositions and methods of using the same to simultaneously treat eye surface inflammation and dry eye are disclosed. The ophthalmic preparation contains a tetracycline compound in aqueous solution. The preparation preferably further includes a balance of electrolytes sufficient to maintain or restore essentially normal levels of conjunctival mucus-containing goblet cells and corneal glycogen. These electrolytes can include potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphate.
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