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Screen time causes dry eyes; expert advises breaks, drops, filters
short by / on Wednesday, 20 August, 2025
Prolonged screen exposure reduces blink frequency, causing tear film instability, irritation, and blurred vision. Dr Aditya Sethi highlights environmental glare, posture, and blue light as exacerbating factors. Evidence-based strategies, blue light filters, lubricating drops, and scheduled breaks, are critical in preventing dry eye syndrome and long-term visual impairment.