Sedentary Lifestyle and Dry Eye – What’s the Relation?

Greater SB is associated with a higher risk of having WHS-defined DED.1 The relationship was only significant in those with PA levels below WHO recommendations.1 Computer use may also be an important confounding factor in the relationship between SB and DED.1 Sedentary behavior (SB) is a modifiable lifestyle factor that can increase the risk of several adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease and mortality.1 This could partly be attributed to SB-induced chronic inflammation, a process that can also disrupt the ocular surface and result in dry eye disease (DED). DED often decreases the quality of life and hampers daily activities, such as reading, watching television, work-related tasks, and sleep quality.1 However, the link between SB and DED remains unclear. Check out this infographic summarizing a study that evaluated the association of SB with DED.