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Dry Eye Is on The Rise — What You Can Do About It
- Dry eye disease is increasing due to high screen time and environmental stressors, leading to symptoms like burning, itching, and fluctuating vision according to Dr. Yuna Rapoport, MD, MPH.
- Dr. Rapoport emphasizes the importance of seeing an eye doctor to diagnose dry eye correctly instead of self-treating, stating that many patients mistakenly think their prescription is off.
- In-Office procedures provide significant relief for dry eye patients, according to Dr. Rapoport.
- Dr. Rapoport advises following the 20-20-20 rule as a prevention method: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds to help alleviate dry eye symptoms.
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The Press of Atlantic City
Dry Eye Is on The Rise — What You Can Do About It
Dry, itchy, irritated eyes? You’re not alone. In an era where screen time dominates our days and environmental stressors are everywhere, dry eye disease is becoming increasingly common—and disruptive. “It seems like it’s as prevalent as ever,” says Dr. Yuna…
The intensive use of mobile phones, computers and tablets forces our eyes to maintain a constant effort, which prevents them from resting properly.The current lifestyle, marked by the abuse of screens from younger and younger ages, is generating a phenomenon called “accommodative spasm”, a visual disorder that, if not detected and slowed down in time, can seriously affect the eye health of the population in the coming years. What is accommodativ…
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