Prevalence of dry eye in computer users

Abstract

Computer and video display users complain of eye irritation due to changes in tear film and decreased blink rate. Therefore purpose of this study was to know the prevalence of dry eye in computer users.A prospective study was done in 120 eyes of 60 clerical staff working on computer for more than 4 hours/day in a medical college. A detailed ocular examination with assessment of dry eye was done with TBUT, SCHIRMER’S test, tear meniscus height and a questionnaire about dry eye.The prevalence of dry among computer users of this group was found to be 18%.Prevalence of dry eye is increasing in the computer users. We also created awareness about dry eye among them.