Dry Eye Syndromes
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to identify how various popular methods of changing computer screen settings affect dry eye symptoms (eye pain, grittiness, tearing, burning, etc.). Specifically, this study will examine if there are differences in effects of blue light blocking (F.lux app or night shift) versus reducing screen brightness on the symptoms of dry eye.
Detailed description
After the initial survey, participants will be randomized by a randomization tool internal to Redcap to be in one of three arms of intervention: no intervention, screen brightness reduction to 50%, and tone modulator application. Instructions will be e-mailed to participants to explain the steps they must take depending on which treatment arm they are randomized to. Adherence will be monitored and assessed at the time of post-intervention survey. If participants have issues with the software of complying, they will be able to contact the research team at any point.
Interventions
OTHERBrightness
Changing the colors or brightness on the device (computer screen) for one month
Sponsors
NYU Langone Health
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Adult person (18+) with intact vision who uses computers
Exclusion criteria
* Children (\<18 years) * Adult person without intact vision * Adult who does not use computer screens
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The frequency of dry eye symptoms | Day 1 | Participants will complete a pre-intervention survey to measure the frequency of dry eye symptoms. |
| The severity of dry eye symptoms | Day 1 | Participants will complete a pre-intervention survey to measure the severity of dry eye symptoms. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed