Research Indicates More Dry Eyes from Digital Media

The Vision Council Examines the Impact of Digital Media on Vision Health 
The Vision Council released a report that indicates nearly 70% of U.S. adults experience eye strain from using digital devices - including computers, tablets and smartphones. Yet, about half of adults don't know how to or have never tried to reduce their visual discomfort. As the market experiences a surge in high technology-related digital device purchases, computer glasses and other "eyegonomic" techniques are encouraged to minimize strain.
The Vision Council describes digital eye strain as the physical discomfort experienced after two or more hours in front of a digital screen. Symptoms typically include dry, red or irritated eyes; blurred vision; fatigued eyes; back, neck or shoulder pain; and/or headaches. While not permanent, digital eye strain can be painful and irritating and often affects work productivity.
In addition to tiring the eye's focusing system, many digital devices emit high-energy visible (HEV) or blue light, which may have long-term effects on vision health. Research suggests that overexposure to HEV light can damage the retina and increase the likelihood and severity of eye disorders such as age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. However, The Vision Council finds that six in 10 adults are unaware of the harmful consequences of HEV light.
To view or download a copy of DigitEYEzed: The Daily Impact of Digital Screens on the Eye Health of Americans, visit The Vision Council online at www.thevisioncouncil.org.
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How To Do Eye Lid Cleaning for Blepahritis Treatment

Blepharitis is defined as the inflammation of the eye lid.

One of the major cause is sticky crusty build up on the eye lid that attracts dirt and bacteria, causing eye infections, and irritations.  Eye lid hygiene is a key factor for recovery.

Baby shampoo has often recommended in cleaning eyelids due to its gentle surfactant nature and affordability. However, for people with eye lid disease, baby shampoo may not be sufficiently to reduce the microbial load.

There are a number of commercial products available as a foam or pre-moistened wipes. Despite the significant overlap in their formulations, they all have a few key ingredients that are different from baby shampoo. When you have blepharitis, frothy tears, small marginal infiltrates, etc., try one of these products listed below:

1. SteriLid contains linalool, which is thought to condition the skin and maintain oils that have antimicrobial properties. Tea tree oil and sodium perborate, a preservative, both may, further reduce the bacterial load.

2.OCuSOFT Lid Scrub products are marketed as Original for mild to moderate disease or Plus for moderate to severe disease. These products contain 1,2-hexanediol and 1,2-octanediol, which can penetrate bacterial cell membranes, induce cellular leakage, and thus provide antibacterial properties.

3. Systane Lid Wipes contain benzyl alcohol, which is traditionally used as a preservative, though it may function to reduce bacterial counts when applied to the lid.

Since surfactant cleansers are capable of drying the skin, oil-based cleansers may be a reasonable alternative for some patients. Mineral oil is well tolerated and an excellent skin moisturizer that is capable of removing make-up and lash debris. (Personal testimonial: I have been using a mineral oil-based emollient to remove eye make-up for 15 years!) The antimicrobial effects of coconut oil have been well documented, and its extracts are found in each of the lid scrubs discussed above. Dilute tea tree oil shampoo can also be used, but take caution as it may cause irritation and is not recommended for children or pregnant women. So, help your blepharitis patients in reducing bacterial overgrowth of the eyelids; abandon the baby shampoo and recommend one of these more effective products.

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Do eye drops really work for dry eye treatment?

We hear very often that eye doctors prescribe eye drops, and the drops don't work.  Let's see  what kind of dry eye patients the eye doctors see in their clinical offices.

In this new research, a 17-question online survey were mailed to 400 members of the North Carolina Ophthalmology and Optometry Associations including community optometrists, comprehensive ophthalmologists, and cornea specialists.

Results indicate the following :
1. Symptoms- the most complained about symptoms is burning, followed by foreign body sensation.

Burning >> foreign body sensation> tearing (Watery Dry Eyes)

2. Eighty percent (80%) of the eye doctors indicate eye drops is the most recommended treatment. 

3. High failure rate for eye drops, including cyclosporine A

4. Concurrent medication indiations that occur with chronic dry eyes are- Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren syndrome, anxiety and depression, history of LASIK surgery, smoking, and thyroid disease.

5. Doctors rely heavily on subjective symptoms rather than testing for dry eyes such as Schirmer's Test, Tear Breakup Test, Tear Osmolarity Test etc.  Rarely examine the condition of meibomian (oil) glands - looking for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)

CONCLUSIONS: The survey provided an informative snapshot into the preferences of eye care providers cin regards to the diagnosis and management of dry eye disease.

Overall, burning was the most common symptom reported by patients.

Doctors relied mostly on patient history in guiding their clinical decisions than objective signs.  Therefore, the severity and extent of dry eye damages are not evaluated.

The survey indicates well established dry eye tests are not used in evaluating chronic dry eye conditions.  Resulting in treating all dry eye patients the same- eye drops.

To read more
Perceptions of Dry Eye Disease Management in Current Clinical Practice
Williamson JF, Huynh K, Weaver MA, Davis RM. Eye Contact Lens. 2014 Mar;40(2):111-5.


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This is a synopsis from
Perceptions of Dry Eye Disease Management in Current Clinical Practice
Williamson JF, Huynh K, Weaver MA, Davis RM. Eye Contact Lens. 2014 Mar;40(2):111-5.

New Research Indicates Contact Lenses Cause Conrea Ulcers

Contact lenses are also culprits for chronic dry eyes.  Now there is a new and different issue.

An increase use of new contact lenses may be creating conrea ulcers at nine times the rate compare to not wearing contact lenses.   

A study of over a million Californians in United States showed that people who wore contact lenses were 9 times more likely to suffer from corneal ulcers.  Many people do not follow basic contact lens safety guidelines.  

Researcher Dr. David Gritz of Montefiore Medical Center in New York told Reuters Health: “As new contact lens innovations become available, and people hear that they can wear these contact lenses for weeks or a month without taking them off. They don’t realize the dramatic increase in risk it causes them. Our eyes do need breaks from contact lens wear.”  He went on to say, “Contact lenses can even act as a bandage over eye irritation, covering up symptoms.”

People infected with HIV were also nine times more likely to develop the condition than those who were HIV negative.

Contact lenses provide a surface for tears to evaporate, causing chronic dry eyes.  

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Do Eye Drops Make Your Eyes Drier? TheraLife Can Help!

You have been using eye drops for your dry eyes for ever.  Your eye doctor prescribed drops with gels, drops without preservatives.  Nothing seem to help.  You are at the right place.

Eye drops make your eyes drier

You probably suspected this is the case all along.  This is because frequent use of eye drops is washing away the natural lubricants your eyes produce- like washing your eye balls under a faucet.  This dryness result in inflammation, causing your eyes to hurt, red, irritated, light sensitive until they become unbearable.

The worst thing you can do is to use "decongestant eye drops" such as Visine- that takes the red out.  . Long-term use can cause your eyes to become dependent on these eye drops, and when you stop, the blood vessels dilate even more and become worse, making red eyes worse.

Prolonged dry eye left untreated can lead to corneal ulcers, cornea abrasions which may require cornea transplant..

Why eye drops do not work for chronic dry eye?

The answers resides in our tear composition and tear secretion glands:

1. Lacrimal Glands- This gland produces the bulk of your tear and creates tear volume
2. Meibomian Glands- This gland secretes thickening agents (proteins, lipids, and mucin) to prevent tear evaporation and protects the eye

Our body requires that the tear volume and tear thickness be balanced and secreted evenly over time in order to relief dry eyes. Typical treatments only relief part of the condition, but not both

- Eye drops – compensate for the lack of tear volume.

- Oily eye capsules – compensate for the lack of tear viscosity (thickness), prevent tear evaporation

Over time, the more drops you give your eyes, your eyes are learning not to secrete tears due to conditioning reflux.  

Overuse of eye drops usually is more than 4-5 times/day.  This includes antibiotic eye drops, dry eye medications, prescription dry eye drops, glaucoma drops etc..

For chronic dry eyes, you need balanced, sustainable tear secretion throughout the day.
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New Research Finds Eye Holds Secrets to Stroke & High Blood Pressure

Retina Photography can predict risks for  high blood pressure and stroke- according to new research published in American Heart Association journal Hypertension.

High blood pressure is the world’s single most important risk factor for stroke, however, it is very difficult to predict which people with high blood pressure are most likely to develop a stroke.  This new research study indicates photographing the retina (retinal imaging) may help access which ones are more likely to have a stroke.

It has been said " Eye is the window to your soul".  The blood vessels behind the eye is an easy way to evaluate the status of blood vessels in the brain” and retinal imaging is a non-invasive and inexpensive way to examine the blood vessels of the retina.

Researchers tracked stroke occurrence for 13 years in people with high blood pressure who had not had not had a stroke.Retina photographs were taken, and damage to retina blood vessels(hypertension retinopathy)  were scored. During the follow-up, 146 participants experienced a stroke caused by a blood clot and 15 by bleeding in the brain out of 2907 patients over the 13 years. 

Results indicates 35 % higher in people with mild hypertensive retinopathy and 137 % higher in people with moderate or severe hypertensive retinopathy. In people  on medication and achieving decent blood pressure control, the risk of a blood clot was 96 % higher in those with mild hypertensive retinopathy and 198 % higher in those with moderate or severe hypertensive retinopathy. Data was adjusted for blood cholesterol, sex, race, blood sugar, blood pressure, body mass index etc. 

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Ocular Surface Disease Index for Dry Eye Assessment

 

How do you know how severe your dry eyes are, and if you are receiving the proper care?

Typically, your eye doctor will diagnose your dry eyes by using clinical exam, your response of yes or no to self-reported symptoms of dryness or burning.  Frequently, eye drops are prescribed and if drops don't work, there are very few other options.  Inadequate diagnosis can lead to delayed diagnosis or even subpar therapeutic management.

This Ocular Surface Disease Index¹ (OSDI, developed by Allergan) is a questionnaire that has been tested in clinical trials as an accurate and effective tool to differentiate normal and temporary ocular discomfort from chronic dry eyes. It consists of 12 questions that rates the frequency of symptoms, task-related limitations due to ocular discomfort, and environmental irritants. For each item, the range of patient responses are from "none of the time" to "all of the time," corresponding to a numerical 0-to-4 scale. The values are then summed, and the calculated OSDI score ranges from 0 to 100 with cut-off values for mild (13-22), moderate (23-32), and severe (33-100) dry eye.

The OSDI questionnaire can be used as a screening tool to identify people who would benefit from a self-referral for a full dry-eye work-up.  All existing people with dry eyes should also complete the OSDI at each follow-up to monitor for progression and track for response to therapy.

Print out a copy for yourself and track your own symptoms while you take TheraLife Eye for improvement.  Bring a copy to your next visit to your eye doctors.  email us at: info@theralife.com to get a copy of this questionnaire.

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1. Tell us your symptoms and dry eye history, what you have been doing so far for dry eye relief- we will give you:

• Realistic expectations on how long it will take you to recover.

• What other regimen you should be using in addition to taking TheraLife Eye. e.g. Hot Compresses, eye lid cleaning, antibiotics, steroid eye drops etc.

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