A study was recently released at The 2016 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) revealed that an anti-oxidant, Pterostilbene, found in blueberries has been found to protect against dry eye disease.

When pterostilbene was introduced to the outer most layer of the cornea it significantly reduced the level of oxidative damage, which in turn reduced inflammation. Increased inflammation in the eyes has been shown to increase the risk for dry eye disease, a condition where a person does not have enough quality tears or lubricants to nourish the eyes.  To find out more about dry eye disease click here!

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Study finds blueberries may protect against dry eye disease

Seattle, Wash. – Pterostilbene (PS), a component of blueberries, have been found to protect against dry eye disease according to a new study. The research is being presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) this week in Seattle, Wash.

When introduced to human corneal epithelial cells, PS significantly reduced the levels of oxidative damage, which in turn reduced inflammation. Inflammation can contribute to dry eye disease, a condition that becomes increasing common with age. PS is a molecule chemically related to resveratrol.

Abstract Title: Blueberry Component Pterostilbene Protects Corneal Epithelial Cells from Inflammatory and oxidative stress

Presentation Start/End Time:  Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 8:30 – 10:15am Location: Exhibit/Poster Hall Abstract Number: 4353 – A0156