THERAPEUTIC OR PROPHYLACTIC AGENT FOR CORNEAL EPITHELIUM DISORDERS AND/OR CONJUNCTIVAL EPITHELIUM DISORDERS

摘要

The present invention provides a prophylactic or therapeutic medicinal product or a supplement which is effective on corneal epithelium disorders and/or conjunctival epithelium disorders and is safe. Specifically provided is a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for corneal epithelium disorders and/or conjunctival epithelium disorders, which is characterized by comprising, as an active ingredient, eicosapentaenoic acid and/or docosahexaenoic acid, or a glycerin ester or a phospholipid which contains the fatty acid as a constituent fatty acid, or a lower-alcohol ester of the fatty acid. Preferably, the therapeutic or prophylactic agent contains EPA and/or DHA in the form of a purified fish oil or a purified krill oil. When the therapeutic or prophylactic agent is ingested at a daily dose of about 50-5000 mg in terms of the total amount of EPA and/or DHA or the ester thereof, corneal epithelium disorders and/or conjunctival epithelium disorders can be alleviated or the amount of tear can be recovered.