Recent studies suggest up to 30 million American’s have signs and symptoms of Ocular Surface Disease (OSD). In a day and age of constant computer and phone use, dry eye is more an epidemic today than ever before. Symptoms of dryness and ocular disease include:
Many of our lives revolve around computer use. Many of us spend 12+ hours on the computer. Have you ever sat back and looked at the time and thought, “Wow, 3 hours just went by and I haven’t looked away from the screen. I don’t think I even blinked!”. Countless studies have shown that we blink 60% less while working on digital devices. Our ocular surface constantly needs to be refreshed with the spreading of new tears across the eye, so that is reduced by 60%. You can tell this is the case when you have to rub your eyes to get rid of that uncomfortable dry feeling.
Many other issues in our lives can lead to an increase in the signs and symptoms of dry eye.
Take two minutes to fill out the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) survey. There is also a printable .pdf of this form here.
Call us, email us, or visit our office and ask about setting up a Dry Eye Evaluation with Dr. Ward.
See Dr. Ward at our clinic where he will conduct a thorough evaluation of your dry eyes and help determine the best treatment options for YOU.
Begin your treatments in whatever form they take and move one step closer to finding dry eye relief in your day-to-day life.
