Purpose Many subjects experience ocular and visual symptoms during computer use.
Previous studies have reported a reduced blink rate during computer operation and …

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 aim of the study was to analyze the effects that gadgets have on eyesight quality. A
prospective observational study was conducted from January to July 2016, on 60 people …

Background'Dry eye'appears to be the main contributor to the symptoms of computer vision
syndrome. Regular breaks and the use of artificial tears or certain eye drops are some of the …

Smartphones are an increasingly common and rapidly developing tool in clinical practice.
Numerous applications or “apps” are available for use on smartphones that aim to help …

Computer vision syndrome, also known as digital eye strain, is the combination of eye and
vision problems associated with the use of computers (including desktop, laptop and tablets) …

Citation information: Portello JK, Rosenfield M, Bababekova Y, Estrada JM & Leon A.
Computer‐related visual symptoms in office workers. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2012, 32, 375 …

Purpose: To evaluate the risk factors of dry eye disease in school children associated with
video display terminal use. Methods: Two-hundred eighty-eight children were classified in …

AIM To evaluate the prevalence of eye symptoms in a non-presbyopic population of video
display unit (VDU) users with flat-panel displays. METHODS One hundred and sixteen VDU …

Background Smartphone overuse has been cited as a potentially modifiable risk factor that
can result in visual impairment. However, reported associations between smartphone …