Samureye® Game Enhancing Mask
Targeting Computer Vision Syndrome | Enhancing Ocular Surface Homeostasis
Introducing a New Option for your Gaming Patients
30% of Younger Adults play video games
Video game popularity continues to soar. In the United States alone, 36 percent of those 18-34 years of age play video games. Video game enthusiasts are growing in number, averaging a 3-7% growth rate year over year. And the numbers globally are even more astounding. Asia has three times the video gaming population of North America, with Europe at twice the amount.
With the increased population of video gamers comes an increase in computer vision syndrome (CVS) due to prolonged exposure to high-energy visible (HEV) blue light and the resulting reduced blink rates from screen viewing.
Addressing the Unique Ocular Challenges in Gamers
Gamers represent a demographic at high risk for developing ocular surface diseases due to their extensive exposure to digital screens. Conditions such as Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, and blink-related tear film irregularities are prevalent. As clinicians, it’s imperative to acknowledge these unique challenges and incorporate innovative solutions like Samureye into a therapeutic arsenal.
With the increased population of video gamers comes an increase in computer vision syndrome (CVS) due to prolonged exposure to high-energy visible (HEV) blue light and the resulting reduced blink rates from screen viewing.
Samureye provides a therapeutic moist heat treatment to reduce eye strain caused by using digital screens
Therapeutic Application for MGD
The Samureye mask employs a controlled warm compress technology, providing an optimal therapeutic temperature (40-45°C) to alleviate Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. This approach helps unclog the meibomian glands, promoting lipid layer stability in the tear film and addressing evaporative dry eye symptoms common in gaming populations.
Enhancement of Neuro-Visual Performance
Prolonged screen time can lead to a decrease in blink-induced tear film renewal, causing tear film instability. Samureye aids in maintaining ocular surface integrity, subsequently enhancing visual acuity important for real-time gaming performance. By alleviating the harmful effects of blue light and extended virtual reality, patients can recover their optimal ocular performance faster.
Convenient to Use and Maintain
Samureye is ready to wear after only 20-30 seconds of microwaving delivering moist, uniform heat for 6-8 minutes, providing a quick set up and treatment for dryness, irritation, and fatigue. After use, it is hand washable. Ease of maintenance is integral to ensuring consistent use, especially in a demographic less inclined towards regular healthcare routines. The hand-washable design of Samureye ensures hygiene compliance without impeding the user’s lifestyle.
Designed for Frequent Use
Samureye is made with breathable fabric from hypoallergenic materials that allows for comfortable wear while reducing the chance of skin irritation. Designed to offer comfort for prolonged usage while ensuring therapeutic effectiveness, Samureye can help prevent eye fatigue.
Professional Resources
Healio: Q&A: Gamers, digital screen users may be at greater risk for dry eye disease
American Optometric Association: Gaming and Digital Eyestrain
American Optometric Association: The effects of gaming and ways to combat eye stress
Optometrists Network: The Truth About Gaming and Your Child’s Vision
National Library of Medicine: Ioanna Mylona, et al (2020). The Impact of Internet and Videogaming Addiction on Adolescent Vision: A Review of the Literature. Frontiers in Public Health, 8, 63.
Science Direct: James S. Wolffsohn a f, et al. (2023) TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of the digital environment on the ocular surface. The Ocular Surface, 28, 213-252.
The Effect of Prolonged Gaming on The Development of Dry Eye Symptoms in College Age Students
Cecelia Koetting, O.D., FAAO, DipABO, Derrick Liu, Edmund Farris, M.D., FAAO conducted a study to examine the effect that consistent gaming over a four-hour period with limited fluid intake has on the production of dry eye in college students.
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