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Dry eyes Report
Dry eyes are a common source of discomfort. Decreased production of fluids from tear glands can destabilize the tear film, allowing it to break down rapidly and create dry spots on the surface of eyes. An imbalance in the substances that make up the tear film also causes dry eyes.
What we've learned from patients who report Dry eyes
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
184 |  |
|---|---|---|
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Moderate
|
440 |  |
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Mild
|
311 |  |
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None
|
88 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Dry eyes
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye Drops | 108 |  |
|
| Restasis | 35 | |
|
| Systane Eye Drops | 15 | |
|
| Flaxseed Oil | 4 | |
|
| Omega 3 Fish Oil | 4 | |
|
| Lubricant Eye Drops | 4 | |
|
| RefreshTears | 4 | |
|
| Artificial Tears | 3 | |
|
| GenTeal | 3 | |
|
| Refresh Dry Eye Therapy | 3 | |
|
| Clear Eyes | 3 | |
|
| Natural Tears | 3 | |
|
| Punctal plugs (tear duct plugs) | 2 | |
|
| Pataday Rx Eye Drops | 2 | |
|
| Celluvisc | 2 | |
|
| Systane | 2 | |
|
| Optive | 2 | |
|
| GenTeal PM Eye Ointment | 2 | |
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| Blink Tears | 2 | |
|
| Tear Duct Surgery | 2 | |
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| Lutein | 2 | |
|
| Fish Oil | 2 | |
|
| Lotemax | 2 | |
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| Weighted Eye Mask | 1 | |
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| Gym | 1 | |
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| Eye exam | 1 | |
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| AzaSite | 1 | |
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| Thera Tears Nutrition | 1 | |
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| Bion Tears | 1 | |
|
| Long blinks | 1 | |
Report created on February 11, 2012.