Effect of Sunflower Lecithin Supplementation on Meibomian Gland Function in Adults With Dry Eye Disease
Sunflower lecithin supplementation did not demonstrate a significant therapeutic benefit over placebo in improving MGD-related DED signs or symptoms. Further research with larger sample sizes, longer follow-up, and combination therapies is recommended to explore the potential role of phospholipids in DED management.
Authors
- Sinan Akosman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3643-6570)
- Maya Bitar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1996-9511)
- A. G. Leigh
- Keith J. Wroblewski
- Renxi Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1691-6278)
- Sai Samayamanthula
Institutions
- George Washington University (US)
- University of Virginia (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-12-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.98738
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- George Washington University