Dry Eye Syndrome (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca): Micronutrient Therapy

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca may be a deficiency symptom of the following vital nutrients (micronutrients).

  • Vitamin A

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (macronutrients) are used for prevention.

  • Omega-3 fatty acids

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (macronutrients) are used for supportive micronutrient therapy (vital substances).

  • Gamma-linolenic acid
  • Linoleic acid
  • Eicosapentaenoic acid
  • Docosahexaenoic acid
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin B6
  • Folic acid
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin E
  • Zinc

The above vital substance recommendations (micronutrients) were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific publications with high levels of evidence. For a therapy recommendation, only clinical studies with the highest degrees of evidence (grade 1a/1b and 2a/2b) were used, which due to their high significance prove the therapy recommendation.

* Vital nutrients (macro- and micronutrients) include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, vital amino acids, vital fatty acids, etc.