Treatment effectiveness of dry eye syndrome among computer users

Abstract

The aim of the study is to evaluate the symptoms of dry eye syndrome among computer users and to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment with various topical medication (artificial tears). The investigative methods used were: Ocular surface disease index questionnaire (OSDI), based on 12 questions related to subjective ocular signs and symptoms that occurred during various activities of daily living, the Schirmer I test (without anesthesia), tear break-up time (T-BUT) and tear pH. In this study were admitted 35 subjects, video terminal operators (VDT), 12 Male (M) and 23 Female (F), average age of 38.51 years, with signs and symptoms of dry eyes, no acute ocular pathology, no previous eye surgery and no topical drugs administered two months before the study. The results show an improvement in symptoms after one month of treatment with topical medication.