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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
269
Moderate
572
Mild
401
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 12   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%
Flaxseed Oil 4   Flaxseed Oil: 0%
Refresh Dry Eye Therapy 4   Refresh Dry Eye Therapy: 0%
Viscotears 4   Viscotears: 0%
GenTeal 4   GenTeal: 0%
Clear Eyes 3   Clear Eyes: 0%
TheraTears Liquid Gel 3   TheraTears Liquid Gel: 0%
Lacri-lube 3   Lacri-lube: 0%
Pataday Rx Eye Drops 3   Pataday Rx Eye Drops: 0%
GenTeal PM Eye Ointment 3   GenTeal PM Eye Ointment: 0%
Punctal plugs (tear duct plugs) 3   Punctal plugs (tear duct plugs): 0%
Natural Tears 3   Natural Tears: 0%
Celluvisc 3   Celluvisc: 0%
Optive 3   Optive: 0%
Blink Tears 2   Blink Tears: 0%
Ocular lubricant 2   Ocular lubricant: 0%
Fish Oil 2   Fish Oil: 0%
ketotifen ophthalmic 2   ketotifen ophthalmic: 0%
Systane Ultra 2   Systane Ultra: 0%
Optive Sensitive 2   Optive Sensitive: 0%
Carmellose sodium eyedrops 2   Carmellose sodium eyedrops: 0%
Tear Duct Surgery 2   Tear Duct Surgery: 0%
Visine Tears 2   Visine Tears: 0%

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