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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.
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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% brightness group | Experimental | Participants will be using a computer screen reducing screen brightness 50%. |
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| Light App group | Experimental | Participants in this group will use a modulating computer screen tone with flux or night shift app. |
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| Control group | No Intervention | Participants in this group will be a control with no change in screen features |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Other | Changing the colors or brightness on the device (computer screen) for one month |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| The frequency of dry eye symptoms | Participants will complete a pre-intervention survey to measure the frequency of dry eye symptoms. | Day 1 |
| The frequency of dry eye symptoms | Participants will complete a post-intervention survey to measure the frequency of dry eye symptoms. | Day 30 |
| The severity of dry eye symptoms | Participants will complete a pre-intervention survey to measure the severity of dry eye symptoms. | Day 1 |
| The severity of dry eye symptoms | Participants will complete a post-intervention survey to measure the severity of dry eye symptoms. | Day 30 |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Leela Raju, MD | NYU Langone Health | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| NYU Langone Health | New York | New York | 10016 | United States |
Individual participant data that underlie the results reported in this article, after deidentification (text, tables, figures, and appendices).
Immediately following publication. No end date.
Requests should be directed to sachi.patil@nyulangone.org To gain access, data requestors will need to sign a data access agreement. Researchers who provide a methodologically sound proposal.Upon reasonable request
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D015352 | Dry Eye Syndromes |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007766 | Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases |
| D005128 | Eye Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000090465 | Light Pollution |
| ID | Term |
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| D004787 | Environmental Pollution |
| D011634 | Public Health |
| D004778 | Environment and Public Health |
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