Study Calls for More Advice for Young Adult Aimid Rise in Dry Eye Disease

Researchers at Aston University have called for more Advice to Be Given to Young People About Preventing Dry Eye Disease, After Study Carred Out in Conjunction with Oslo University Hospital and Sørlandet Trust In Norway Found That 90% of Participants Had at Least One Sign of the Condition In The Condition Their Eyes.

Dry Eye Disease Occurs when the Eyes of Not Make Enough Tears, or Make Poor-Qality Tears Without Suficient Lipid or Mucus Levels, Which Leads to Poor Tear Film Stability and Rapid Evaporation. Sufferrs May have Gritty Feeling Eyes, Itching or Stinging in the Eyes, Red Eyes, Sensitivity to Light and Blurry Vision. There are Several Risk Factors for Dry Eye Disease, Including Stress and Wearing Contact Lenses. It is also prevalent in females. In the 18–25 Age Group, Major Risk Factor is Screen Use.

The Research, Following 50 18- To 25-Year-Olds Over Time, Was Led by Dr. Rachel Casemore at Aston University School of Optometry and is the first of its Kind. The Researchers Looked for sympts of Dry Eye Disease in the Participants, Studied Lifestyle Factors, and FolloWed Up With Participants One Year On To Find Out IF there has been progression of the condition. The Findings Are published in The ocular surface Journal.

The Initial Study Showed That 56% of Participants Had Dry Eye Disease, While 90% Had at Least One Sympton of the Condition. About Half of the Participants in the Study Had Lost at Least 25% of a Type of Gland in the Eye Called the Meibomyen Gland. These Glands Produce the Oter Lipid Layer of the Eye’s Tear Film, Which is responsive for preventing evaporation of Tears, and Therefore Keeps the Tear Film Stable and the Eye Moist. One Year On, The Researchers Found That There Had Significant Progression of Dry Eye Disease in the Study Participants.

ADDITIONALLY, THE RESEARCHERS FOUND A CORRELATION BETEN TOTT LONG THE STUDY GROUP USED SCREEns and SIGNS OF DRYNESS ON THE EYE SURFACE. The averag screen use of participants was eight hours per day.

The Researchers Concluded That the Evidence of Dry Eye Disease Sympts and Progression in the Young Adults in Their Study Shows The Need For Early Detection of Potential Signs, and the identification of thhose who may go on to to to develo Dry Eye Disease. These Individuals can then be advised on Managing the Condition Before Progression.

The Progression and Development of Dry Eye Disease Can Be Slowed by Various Methods. Dr. Casemore says That the Simple Ways Are to Take Regular Screen Breaks, To Carry Out Blink Exercises To Ensure The Release of Oils From The Meibomian Glands and To Keep Hydrated. Healthy, Balanced Diet, Including Sorces of Omega-3 Fatty accidents, Such As Oily Fish, is also Important, as Regular Sleep Patterns.

Dr. Casemore Suggests That Those with Irregular Sleep Patterns, Such As Those Caused by Sleep Disorders or Anxiety, Should Seek Advice. People Who Wear Contact Lenses Need to Ensure They Get Regular Check-ups To Tessure Optimum Fitting, and Thaty Adhere To Their Replacement Schedule, Wearing Time Schedule, Cleaning Regimens and Safety Advice, Such As No Sleeping, Showering or Swimming in Contact Lense.

Dr. Casemore Said, “It is Connerning to Note the Increasing Prevalence of Dry Eye Disease Signs and Sympts in Young Adults, Which has a as ‘Lifestyle Epidemic’ BY Researchers. Indicators of Dry Eye Disease and Counsel Young Adults Around Modifiable Risk Factors, Such AS SCREEN USE, Sleeping Habits, Contact Lens Use, Diet, Blinking Patterns, and Management of Stress Levels.

“Our Future Research Aims to Continue Investigation of the Potential Tear and Meibomyen Gland Oil Biomarkers Which Were Identified During the Study and Further Explore the Effect of Diet On Dry Eye Delivery Development.”