Isolation of the Ocular Surface to Treat Dysfunctional Tear Syndrome Associated with Computer Use

The Diurnal Secretory Characteristics of Individual Meibomian Glands

“…Stress on the visual system and ocular surface in this context is considered to be the cumulative discomfort caused by prolonged near work, particularly with computer use and reduced blink rate, often in a reduced humidity environment. 31,32,[34][35][36][37] Because the blink is the primary physical mechanism for expressing meibomian oil into the tear film, 4,38,39 a reduced blink rate during near work will result in reduced lipid layer thickness and/or MG output. [40][41][42][43] However, as it is not yet known whether the secretory characteristics of an individual MG, in the absence of significant stress, vary throughout the day, the impact of significant stress on individual MG function cannot be fully understood.…”

Specialized Moisture Retention Eyewear for Evaporative Dry Eye

“…23 The above short-term studies did not employ a validated standard questionnaire for dry eye and also did not evaluate the frequency of the symptoms.…”

A randomised controlled trial comparing a thermal massager with artificial teardrops for the treatment of dry eye

“…Dry eye is accompanied by increased osmolarity of the tear film and inflammation of the ocular surface 7. Numerous treatments are available for the management of dry eye syndrome, including artificial tear substitutes, anti-inflammatory agents, secretagogues, punctual plugs, immunosuppressive agents and goggles 8 9…”