A Google Trends Approach to Identify Distinct Diurnal and Day-of-Week Web-Based Search Patterns Related to Conjunctivitis and Other Common Eye Conditions: Infodemiology Study.
Michael S DeinerGurbani KaurStephen D McLeodJulie M SchallhornJames ChodoshDaniel H HwangThomas M LietmanTravis C PorcoPublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2022)
The frequency of web-based searches for various eye conditions can show cyclic patterns according to time of the day or week. Further studies to understand the reasons for these variations may help supplement the current clinical understanding of ophthalmologic symptom presentation and improve the timeliness of patient messaging and care interventions.