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Digital eye strain: prevalence, measurement and amelioration
Amy L Sheppard1, James S Wolffsohn1
1School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
BMJ Open Ophthalmology
|July 3, 2018
Summary
Digital eye strain (DES) affects over 50% of computer users, causing visual discomfort. Management strategies exist, but research on interventions like blue light filters is ongoing.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Digital Health
- Ergonomics
Background:
- Digital device use is ubiquitous, leading to increased prevalence of digital eye strain (DES).
- DES affects a significant portion of computer users, with symptoms impacting daily life and work.
- Symptoms of DES are categorized into visual stress and dry eye discomfort.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current understanding of digital eye strain (DES).
- To discuss diagnostic methods and management strategies for DES.
- To evaluate emerging interventions such as blue light-filtering lenses.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on digital eye strain.
- Analysis of diagnostic tools including questionnaires and objective measures.
- Examination of management options and emerging treatments.
Main Results:
- DES is highly prevalent, with symptoms including accommodative stress and dry eye.
- Objective and subjective measures for DES do not always correlate.
- Management includes refractive correction, dry eye treatment, breaks, and vergence/accommodation therapies.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of DES requires a multi-faceted approach tailored to individual needs.
- Further high-quality research is needed to validate interventions like blue light filters.
- Eye care practitioners must stay informed to provide evidence-based advice on DES.
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