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HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE DRY EYE DISEASE? Contrary to popular belief, Dry Eye Disease is not only an older adult issue. In fact, it’s the No. 1 vision disease in the U.S. across all age groups due to our increasing use of digital devices, which disrupts the normal blinking pattern. If blinks are incomplete or infrequent, the surface of our eyes suffer, leading to vision impairment and eye discomfort.
Susan Watson, MD, FACS
“Eye dryness” is only one of the many symptoms one might experience. The right questions can mean a proper diagnosis is made and treatment can begin sooner. Four questions to ask are: • Do your eyes ever feel dry or uncomfortable? • Are you bothered by changes in your vision throughout the day? • Are you ever bothered by red eyes? • Do you ever use or feel the urge to use eye drops? A “yes” answer to any of these prompts evaluation and diagnostic testing. Early awareness of the presence of Dry Eye Disease, education regarding lifestyle influences, and adherence to treatment recommendations can have a positive, lifelong impact on vision health.
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