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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
260
Moderate
578
Mild
391
None
114

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Dry eyes

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Dry eyes
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Eye Drops 115   Eye Drops: 9%
Restasis 54   Restasis: 4%
Systane Eye Drops 23   Systane Eye Drops: 2%
Lubricant Eye Drops 11   Lubricant Eye Drops: 1%
Artificial Tears 7   Artificial Tears: 1%
RefreshTears 6   RefreshTears: 0%
Omega 3 Fish Oil 5   Omega 3 Fish Oil: 0%
Lotemax 4   Lotemax: 0%
Refresh Dry Eye Therapy 4   Refresh Dry Eye Therapy: 0%
Viscotears 4   Viscotears: 0%
GenTeal 4   GenTeal: 0%
Flaxseed Oil 4   Flaxseed Oil: 0%
Clear Eyes 3   Clear Eyes: 0%
TheraTears Liquid Gel 3   TheraTears Liquid Gel: 0%
Blink Tears 3   Blink Tears: 0%
Natural Tears 3   Natural Tears: 0%
GenTeal PM Eye Ointment 3   GenTeal PM Eye Ointment: 0%
Punctal plugs (tear duct plugs) 3   Punctal plugs (tear duct plugs): 0%
Celluvisc 3   Celluvisc: 0%
Optive 2   Optive: 0%
Tears Again 2   Tears Again: 0%
Systane Ultra 2   Systane Ultra: 0%
ketotifen ophthalmic 2   ketotifen ophthalmic: 0%
Ocular lubricant 2   Ocular lubricant: 0%
Optive Sensitive 2   Optive Sensitive: 0%
Tear Duct Surgery 2   Tear Duct Surgery: 0%
Pataday Rx Eye Drops 2   Pataday Rx Eye Drops: 0%
Lutein 2   Lutein: 0%
Visine Tears 2   Visine Tears: 0%
Fish Oil 2   Fish Oil: 0%

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