Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Eye Health

Ekatherine Prokopiou; Tassos Georgiou

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-84200-9_16

Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Eye Health

Ekatherine Prokopiou
, Tassos Georgiou

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Abstract

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are essential nutrients for healthy individuals. Their beneficial effects in coronary and autoimmune diseases, as well as in diabetes, have been proven numerous times in the past. In addition, their role in maintaining the normal physiology of the eyes has been extensively discussed over the last years, with more emphasis given to their anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. Taking into consideration our preclinical and clinical studies, there is strong evidence to support that supplementation with omega-3 PUFAs could lead to vision improvement and disease regression in some types of retinopathies, including age-related macular degeneration and Stargardt disease. Therefore, using an appropriate formulation and dosage regime, omega-3 supplementation could be a potential therapeutic for different types of retinal and optic nerve diseases.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Subtitle of host publication	Keys to Nutritional Health and Disease
Publisher	Springer Science + Business Media
Pages	153-162
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031842009
ISBN (Print)	9783031841996
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-84200-9_16
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2025
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Age-related macular degeneration
Docosahexaenoic acid
Eicosapentaenoic acid
Inflammation
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
Stargardt disease

UN SDGs

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