Fatty acid use in glaucomatous optic neuropathy treatment

The authors have studied the efficacy of an association of DHA, vitamin E a nd vitamin B complex (TROFINERV) in glaucomatous patients. The parameters evaluated were computerized visual held (CVF) and retinal co ntrast sensitivity (RCS). Thirty chronic simple glaucoma patients in good tensional compensation with local therapy were given TROFINERV oral therapy. The results show signific ant differences after 90 days of treatment both in the perimetric indices ( MD, SF, CPSD; p<0.05) and in the RCS frequency values (p<0.05). In the light of the results obtained, the authors consider the use of such association to be a useful support in glaucomatous patient therapy for prev enting or delaying the progress of damage.