Dry eye cases spike in Bengaluru; doctors blame excessive screen time, air pollution

Bengaluru is witnessing spike in cases of dry eye syndrome, a condition affecting both children and adults, said doctors. Lifestyle factors like excessive screen time, prolonged exposure to air conditioning, and deteriorating air quality are among the major contributors, according to doctors. "In Bengaluru, we've seen a 20-30% increase in...cases over...past year," said surgeon Dr ML Sujatha.