Lubricating eye drops may not be the answer to dry eyes and headaches caused by too much screen time. Instead, you should go for anti-evaporative eye drops, and mEYEspa’s (+1 (519) 681-3670) guide will tell you why!
Have you noticed dry eyes, headaches, and other ailments after a long day of computer work? You may have computer vision syndrome. But before you hop over to the pharmacy to purchase those over-the-counter eye drops, you should first take a look at mEYEspa’s guide to learn about why they may not work for you. Don’t worry, and don’t lose hope; the guide will also tell you about great, high-quality alternatives that have been used by other patients to great success!
Read the full guide at https://www.meyespa.com/blogs/eye-care-news/if-you-use-a-computer-all-day-you-should-not-be-using-your-grandmothers-lubrication-drop
Research cited by WebMD has shown that computer vision syndrome (CVS) affects 50% to 90% of individuals who work at a computer screen. (That statistic probably includes yours truly!) Due to the move toward digitalization and remote work, CVS is becoming a major health concern worldwide, according to a separate study in Nature’s Scientific Reports journal.
Dry eyes, eye strain, and headaches are some common symptoms of CVS, and although over-the-counter lubricating eye drops are often advertised as a viable solution, mEYEspa’s guide says that such products will not provide relief over the long term. This is because many commercially available eye drops are formulated for females over 50 years old and do not necessarily target the ocular health issues that other demographics may face.
For heavy computer users, mEYEspa’s guide notes that anti-evaporative eye drops are more effective at providing long-lasting relief.
It makes sense, right? If you spend a lot of time staring at the screen, normal eye drops are just going to evaporate. But true to their name, anti-evaporative eye drops won’t; they’ll continuously moisturize your eye throughout long hours of screen time.
If you’re not sure what brands are good, Dr. Morris, an optometrist of mEYEspa, cites I-DROP MGD and Thealoz Duo as two products that have been reported by patients to be successful at reducing CVS symptoms.
I-DROP MGD contains 0.20% viscoadaptive hyaluronan, osmoprotectants, and bioprotectants that stabilize the lipid layer while reducing evaporation of the tear film. This allows the product to recoat the surface of the eye with every blink, offering you prolonged hydration and comfort.
Similarly, Thealoz Duo contains trehalose, an anti-evaporative substance found in nature, and sodium hyaluronate, an active ingredient that acts as an ocular lubricant. If you have high screen time demands, this is also a great option.
But don’t commit to anything just yet! mEYEspa ultimately advises you to consult your optometrist to examine the causes of any discomfort you experience and make an informed decision about the products that are best for you. Otherwise, you may end up spending money on something that doesn’t even work - and only because you didn’t have the condition you thought you did!
But if you’ve already gotten a professional’s input and you can be very certain that CVS is the reason for your ocular woes, mEYEspa has other resources for you. Why not check out their other guides or take a look at their recommendations for anti-evaporation eye drops? This information may come in handy down the road!
Visit https://www.meyespa.com/anti-evaporation-drops to get started!
