Digital eye strain (DES) is an entity encompassing visual and ocular symptoms arising due
to the prolonged use of digital electronic devices. It is characterized by dry eyes, itching …

Digital device usage has increased substantially in recent years across all age groups, so
that extensive daily use for both social and professional purposes is now normal. Digital eye …

Citation information: Rosenfield M. Computer vision syndrome: a review of ocular causes
and potential treatments. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2011, 31, 502–515. doi: 10.1111/j. 1475 …

Purpose Computer vision syndrome (CVS), a highly prevalent condition, is frequently
associated with dry eye disorders. Furthermore, a reduced blink rate has been observed …

Digital display use has been accepted to be implicated as a contributing factor for dry eye
disease (DED). Abnormal blinking during computer operation, including a reduced blink rate …

Background Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial disease of the tear film and ocular
surface. It causes ocular symptoms, reduced quality of life and a considerable economic …

Background Reading from tablets is fundamental to modern culture. This study measured
differences in the blink rate and symptoms of ocular discomfort in healthy participants during …

The interaction of the time between blinks, or the interblink interval (IBI), and tear film
breakup time (TFBUT) helps to regulate the integrity of the ocular surface. A protected …

Background Visual display terminal (VDT) use is a key risk factor for dry eye disease (DED).
Visual display terminal (VDT) use reduces the blink rate and increases the number of …

Purpose Many subjects experience ocular and visual symptoms when viewing digital
electronic screens. Previous studies have reported a reduced blink rate during computer …