84. When I try a new REMEDY or STRATEGY, I rely on these things to decide whether it's helping enough Select all that apply. By "remedies and strategies" we mean anything not requiring a doctor, such as non-prescription pharmaceutical products (e.g. OTC drops, lid hygiene products, and compresses) as well as lifestyle and environmental modifications (such as dry eye glasses, humidifiers, reduced screen time, dietary changes, etc.).
Answer
Count
Percent
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
A specified trial period ("How long will I try it for? Or how long will I wait before deciding, if it's a one-time treatment?")
237
18.94%
Clinical improvements measured by my doctor ("Do my eyes look and test better during an exam?")
181
14.47%
Symptom improvements measured by myself on OSDI or another symptom questionnaire ("What do the before/after numbers say about how I feel?")
149
11.91%
Symptom improvements as I perceive them at, or before, my next appointment ("Do I feel better?")
385
30.78%
Adverse effects ("Is it causing me any new problems?")
294
23.5%
Something else
5
0.4%
Total
1251
100
%
84. When I try a new REMEDY or STRATEGY, I rely on these things to decide whether it's helping enoughSelect all that apply. By "remedies and strategies" we mean anything not requiring a doctor, such as non-prescription pharmaceutical products (e.g. OTC drops, lid hygiene products, and compresses) as well as lifestyle and environmental modifications (such as dry eye glasses, humidifiers, reduced screen time, dietary changes, etc.). - Dynamic Text / Comments
02/25/2021
102279590
[Something else] How much they cost financially and in terms of burden compared to how much relief they provide.
07/21/2020
74654645
[Something else] I try once and give up.
08/28/2019
[Something else] Cost
08/22/2019
[Something else] Ask my partner if he's noticed a difference.
08/14/2019
[Something else] cost in money and time, whether it is practical