Screen Time

Both healthy individuals and patients with medically controlled primary open-angle glaucoma experienced a rise in IOP while reading, especially when reading from a smartphone, according to a study published in the Journal of Glaucoma.

An increase in screen time has led to a rise in digital eye strain in the U.S., according to a report released by CooperVision.

More than 104 million working-age Americans spend more than 7 hours a day in front of screens, resulting in an estimated $151 billion in health system, productivity and well-being costs, the American Optometric Association reported.

Adolescents fell asleep an average of 11 minutes later each night for every hour they used a screen device to communicate with friends during the day, according to a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

Prolonged periods of gaming may contribute to the development of dry eye symptoms in young adults, according to a study presented at the 2023 EastWest Eye Care Conference.

Increased screen time at age 1 year was associated with developmental delays in communication and problem-solving at ages 2 and 4 years, according to study findings reported in JAMA Pediatrics.

Device overuse and screen time topped a poll of parental concerns about children’s health, followed by concerns about internet safety and mental health, according to results released on Monday.

Healio spoke with I. Paul Singh, MD, about risk factors for developing dry eye, particularly in women.

In this video, Ronald L. Benner, OD, discusses available treatment options in dry eye.

In this video, Ronald L. Benner, OD, discusses factors that lead to an increased risk for dry eye.