HPD Research Day | February 16, 2018

66 improved after wearing BluTech Lenses (p=0.04), while other aspects of cognition were not significantly affected (p>0.05). A reduction in number of sleep awakenings was significantly associated with improved pattern comparison test scores (p=0.047). Changes in measures of mood were not significantly related to use of BluTech Lenses. Conclusions. BluTech Lenses appear to help regulate melatonin and can potentially be applied to at risk in order to lessen the deleterious effects of nighttime light exposure. Grants. Funding was provided by a grant from the US Department of Education: Science Peer & Research Collaboration. Atrium – Poster 75 12:15-1:15 p.m. Mobile Dating Applications and Sexually Transmitted Infections in the U.S. Shelley Y. Xu, Ph.D., OMS-II, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Alexandra C. Lenox, OMS-II, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Max Rubenstein, OMS-II, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Leena Owen, OMS-II, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Joshua Wilkinson, OMS-II, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Maria Montoya, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Nova Southeastern University Objective. The objectives of this study are: 1) Elucidate the relationship between the introduction of mobile dating applications and the trends of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia diagnoses rates in the US; 2) To inform health professionals on STI trends, with the goal of development of interventions aimed at improving sexual health education and practices. Background. In the United States, from 2006-2016, there has been an overall increase in syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia cases. In 2013, the mobile dating application, Tinder, was developed and is now the most frequently used mobile dating application in the United States. Methods. The CDC’s STD Data & Statistics dataset from 2006-2016 was used for this study. Daily usage of mobile dating applications and gender of users datasets were analyzed from 2015-2017. Results. In the US, the CDC reports that from 2006-2016 there was an increase in incidence of 153, 36.1 and 15.1 cases per 100,00 people of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, respectively. The most notable increase of gonorrhea and syphilis was seen from 2013 to 2016 which corresponds with the time mobile dating applications gained traction in the US. Gonorrhea incidence decreased from 2006-2013 and increased by 40.5 cases per 100,000 people from 2013-2016. Syphilis incidence increased by 5.6 cases per 100,000 people from 2006-2013 and by 9.5 cases per 100,000 people from 2013-2016. Conclusion. We conclude that the correlation between mobile dating application usage and risky sexual behaviors and the subsequent increase in incidence of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia requires further research and analysis. Atrium – Poster 76 12:15-1:15 p.m. Filling in the Defect: Overnight PROSE Treatment of Persistent Epithelial Defects Carol Yu, O.D., College of Optometry, Nova Southeastern University Anisha Patel, O.D., College of Optometry, Nova Southeastern University Introduction. Neurotrophic Keratopathy can result in persistent epithelial defects from poor corneal healing secondary to corneal desensitization and decreased lacrimation. This case report highlights the benefits of day and night PROSE wear in treating persistent epithelial defects resistant to conventional therapies. Case Presentation. A 78 year old female presented with a neurotrophic persistent epithelial defect in her left eye associated with Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus that started 1 year ago. She had previously tried copious lubrication, autologous serum tears, bandage SCLs, amniotic membranes, and multiple temporary tarsorraphy without success. Deviation from Expected. This case is unique because the patient had a persistent epithelial defect that lasted for over 1 year despite numerous therapies. Additionally, PROSE and Scleral wear are normally limited to daytime wear due to the high risk of infection and corneal hypoxia. This presentation shows that there are benefits to overnight wear as well. In this case, improvement in both the size and depth of the defect could be measured with increased patient comfort and decreased burning sensation after 1 week of overnight PROSE treatment. Discussion. The PROSE device aids in healing persistent epithelial defects via three main mechanisms. It provides protection from external shearing forces, constant hydration to the ocular surface via its fluid reservoir, and increased oxygenation through its