Digital eye strain and clinical correlates in older adults

This study provides a valuable insight into the screen habits and likelihood of symptoms of DES in an older population and, is to date, the first of its kind. It shows that the prevalence of DES in older age adult device users is high, at 51.6 %, with a clear link between dry eye and symptoms of DES. Its results will enable optometrists to provide specific advice to this age group on how best to reduce symptoms of DES.