Effectiveness of Virgin Coconut Oil in Treating Dry Eyes
https://doi.org/10.56026/imu.18.2.25
- Author:
Haliza Abdul Mutalib
1
,
2
;
Bashirah Ishak
1
,
2
;
Mohd Norhafizun bin Mohd Saman
1
,
2
;
Ahmad Rohi Ghazali
3
;
Elly Liyana Zainodin
1
,
2
Author Information
1. Optometry &
2. Vision Sciences Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
3. Biomedical Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Contact Lens;
VCO;
Therapeutic;
Dry Eye;
Tearfilm
- MeSH:
Contact Lenses;
Therapeutics;
Dry Eye Syndromes
- From:International e-Journal of Science, Medicine and Education
2024;18(2):25-34
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:There are a few dry eye remedies available in the market. Currently, artificial tears and lubricants are still the most common management for dry eyes.
Objective:We proposed a new method in managing dry eyes.
Methods:A pre-soaked contact lens in virgin coconut oil (VCOCL) is being used as a vehicle to deliver virgin coconut oil (VCO) in dry eyes. VCOCL was prepared in sterilised conditions where daily soft hydrogel contact lenses were immersed in raw VCO. The efficacy of VCOCL in delivering the VCO to eyes was assessed by measuring the Tear Break-Up Time (TBUT) values, corneal staining of the anterior eye, Schirmer Test values and the measurement of residual VCO volume in tears at baseline and at 15 minutes after insertion on subjects with dry eyes. Pre- and post-data were used to analyse all the measurable variables.
Results:This study showed a significant difference in the TBUT, corneal staining, and residual VCO volume for both eyes (p<0.05). However, there were no changes in the Schirmer Test value (p>0.05). VCOCL was proven to improve tear quality in dry eye subjects and was able to maintain its presence in the eye even after 15 minutes.
Conclusion:This study suggests a new method for dry eye management.
- Full text:20250814123702553334.-Haliza-Abdul-Mutalib-Virgin-Coconut-Oil.pdf
