Rhode Islanders More Likely To Ignore Eye Pain Than Tooth Pain: Survey

Rhode Islanders are more willing to brush off discomfort in their eyes than in their teeth, a recent survey revealed.

The survey of 2,002 respondents conducted by Lenspricer, a price comparison site for contact lenses, showed 54% said they would be more willing to ignore eye pain while only 46% chose tooth pain.

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"A striking 76% believe declining eyesight is inevitable, which may explain why so many people delay exams," according to a media release accompanying the results of the survey. "And an eyebrow-raising 85% of contact-lens wearers admitted they clean their glasses with clothing."

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Lenspricer listed the following, in order, as the top five most commonly ignored eye symptoms:

1. Persistent dry or gritty eyes
2. Light sensitivity
3. Difficulty reading small text
4. Floaters or flashes
   
5. Holding phones or books further away

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