Here is the solution to the serious eye problem that according to science we all risk having if we do not change our behavior

We all use electronic devices during the day. In particular, the use of the smartphone has a significant impact on daily activity. Smartphones have now reached a level of pervasiveness such that almost every aspect of social life is mediated by their use. As smartphone use becomes more widespread and integrated into daily activity, ocular health problems due to the use of this device become an increasingly important problem. Here is the solution to the serious eye problem that according to science we all risk having if we do not change our behavior.

Dry eye syndrome

After a day in front of a monitor, it is quite normal to have heavy and red eyes. It can also happen that they tear or itch continuously or that the eyelids find it difficult to open in the morning because they are full of secretions. These are the initial symptoms of what is called the Dry eye syndrome. Dry eyes are linked to insufficient production or evaporation of tear fluid.

Generally elderly people or menopausal women are affected as they physiologically produce fewer tears that do not adequately lubricate the eye. With the massive use of smartphones and computers even among the very young, the age of onset of dry eye has decreased in a worrying way.

Here is the solution to the serious eye problem that according to science we all risk having if we do not change our behavior

We normally blink about 15-20 per minute. In a recent study, (Choi JH et al, PLoS One, 2018), however, the authors highlighted how reading on smartphones reduces the spontaneous blink rate, down to just one blink per minute. The smartphone has a small liquid crystal display (LCD) and is displayed at a close distance. Eye strain when reading is very intense. This results in excessive evaporation and instability of the tear fluid.

Pediatric dry eye disease (DED) exists and is growing strongly, closely linked to the massive use of smartphones among children. Fortunately, the therapies are different and can regulate the tearing of the eye. On the advice of the ophthalmologist, the use of eye drops could be associated with anti-inflammatory drugs and specialized specialized techniques.