Author:  Marian S. Macsai, MD

Summary: Dr. Marian Macsai, MD focused on one layer of the tear which is the outer layer of the tear most related with Dry Eye Disease symptoms.  This layer is called the lipid layer.  It’s the part of the tear that best lubricates and soothes the ocular surface.  Dr. Macsai studies the quality of the tear particularly the lipid layer and how a person’s diet may affect the tear based on their diet.  Dr. Macsai’s study proved the basic concept that by changing the omega-3 fatty acid content of the oil glands on the eye lids (meibum glands) that the dry eye symptoms could be improved.