COMPARISON OF EYE CARE FEATURE AND BLUE BLOCKING LENSES IN DIGITAL DEVICE USERS WITH DRY EYE PATIENT

Abstract

Dry eye disease is increasingly commom due to pronlonged digital screen usage ,which reduces blink rate and cause tear film instability.blue light from screens may worsen dry eye symptoms . Blue blocking glasses and built in eye care feature are popular interventions . This studt compares their effectiveness in managing DED in digital device users

 Objective: To compare the effectiveness of eye care features integrated into digital devices and blue-blocking glasses in reducing dry eye symptoms among frequent digital screen users.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 participants clinically diagnosed with dry eye disease. Participants were divided into two groups: Group A (n=30) used eye care features on their digital devices (blue light filter, night mode, dark mode), and Group B (n=30) used blue-blocking glasses. Assessments included Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), Tear Break-Up Time (TBUT), and Schirmer’s Test I pre- and post-intervention over 3 months

Results: Both groups showed significant improvement in all outcome measures. However, Group A showed a greater reduction in OSDI score (14.2 vs. 8.7 points), greater TBUT increase (+2.7s vs. +1.5s), and higher improvement in Schirmer’s values (+4.3 mm vs. +2.4 mm). The differences between groups were statistically significant (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Eye care features in digital devices are more effective than blue-blocking glasses in managing digital eye strain and dry eye symptoms. These findings support screen-based ergonomic interventions as a practical solution for digital device users.