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Andrew D Pucker¹, Aaron M Kerr², Jennifer Sanderson²

¹Clinical and Medical Sciences, Lexitas Pharma Services, Durham, NC, USA.

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Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Digital eye strain (DES) affects many globally due to device use. Treatments focus on visual and dry eye symptoms, with screening recommended using validated tools.

Keywords:

computer vision syndrome digital device digital eye strain prevalence symptoms

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Public Health
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Digital eye strain (DES) is a widespread issue linked to the pervasive use of digital devices.
Understanding DES is crucial given its impact on daily work and home life.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current and emerging clinical topics concerning digital eye strain.
To summarize key findings on DES prevalence, symptoms, and management.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature search was performed on PubMed.gov using terms 'digital eye strain' and 'computer vision syndrome'.
No date restrictions were applied to ensure a broad range of relevant articles were captured.

Main Results:

Prevalence of DES varies widely (8.2%–100%) based on evaluation methods.
Common symptoms include headaches, eye strain, redness, itching, tearing, photophobia, burning, blurred vision, and pain.
Ocular surface issues in DES are linked to reduced blinking, causing dryness and discomfort.

Conclusions:

Digital eye strain is highly prevalent and warrants regular clinical screening with validated instruments.
Treatment strategies are evolving, focusing on alleviating visual and dry eye symptoms associated with DES.