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SPEED Questionnaire on Pediatric Dry Eye

Title Efficacy of the SPEED Questionnaire in Correlating Electronic Device Screen time and Pediatric Dry Eye Symptomology
Therapeutic Area Dry Eye
Principal Investigator Nicole Quinn, OD
Min Age 7 Years
Max Age 17 Years
Gender All
Contact Sara Galinko
617-637-5263
sgalinko@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

Overview

This study aims to correlate pediatric dry eye symptomology with electronic device screen time (iPhones, iPads, video games, etc).  This study will utilize a modified version of the SPEED questionnaire - a short self-reported survey that asks questions about the way your  eyes are feeling and the severity.  This questionnaire has been modified to include a section on electronic device screen time usage, to determine if the amount of daily screen time plays a role in the clinical symptomology of dry eye disease.

Study Details

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age 7-17 years
  • Ability to consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of corneal infection/injury in the past 3 months
  • Systemic anti-inflammatory therapy in the last 3 months
  • History of contact lens wear

Study Requirements

This study involves one study visit during the subject's regularly scheduled eye exam, at which time they will complete a short questionnaire that will take roughly 5-15 minutes.