Changes in Corneal Epithelial Thickness and Tear Film Stability After Carboxymethyl Cellulose Use in Young Adults with High Screen Time Exposure
In young adults with screen-time-associated DED, one month of CMC may be associated with changes in corneal epithelial thickness and tear film stability. The strong correlation with screen time underscores its role as a key risk factor.
Authors
- Anil Parajuli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0124-152X)
- Punay Pratap Sah
- Umesh Belbase (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8299-385X)
- Santosh Chhetri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4031-5822)
- Anup Subedi
- Prastuti Khanal
Institutions
- Pokhara University (NP)
- Manipal Teaching Hospital (NP)
- Lumbini Eye Institute (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Optometry
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/opto.s585390
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00