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India | Paramedical Science | Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025 | Pages: 1262 - 1267
Dry Eye Disease in the Digital Era: Understanding and Managing the Modern Epidemic
Abstract: Dry Eye Disease (DED) has emerged as a major public health concern in the digital age, with increasing prevalence across all age groups, particularly among individuals engaged in prolonged screen-based activities and indoor lifestyles. This chapter explores the multifactorial nature of DED, emphasizing how reduced blink rates, meibomian gland dysfunction, and environmental stressors in modern life contribute to its pathogenesis. Key diagnostic strategies, including history taking, validated symptom questionnaires, and clinical tests such as TBUT, Schirmer?s test, and ocular surface staining, are outlined. Management approaches, ranging from behavioural modifications and environmental adjustments to lubricants, lid therapies, and advanced interventions, are discussed in detail. The vital role of optometrists in early detection, patient education, and public awareness is highlighted, underscoring their pivotal position in mitigating the impact of DED in the digital era. By addressing both symptoms and root causes, optometrists help preserve visual comfort, productivity, and quality of life in an increasingly screen-dominated world.
Keywords: Dry Eye Disease, Ocular Surface Disorders, Digital Eye Strain, Computer Vision Syndrome, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Tear Film Instability, Blink Rate, Screen Time, Environmental Stressors, Optometry, Artificial Intelligence in Eye Care, Tele-optometry, Patient Education, Preventive Eye Care, Digital Health
How to Cite?: Priyanka Roy, "Dry Eye Disease in the Digital Era: Understanding and Managing the Modern Epidemic", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1262-1267, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25718172002, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25718172002
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