Medicine and Health

Smartphone gaming induces dry eye symptoms and reduces blinking in school-aged children

N. C. Chidi-egboka, I. Jalbert, et al.

This groundbreaking research by Ngozi Charity Chidi-Egboka, Isabelle Jalbert, and Blanka Golebiowski explores the detrimental effects of smartphone use on the eye health of school-aged children. Findings reveal a significant increase in dry eye symptoms and a dramatic drop in blink rates after just one hour of gaming. What does this mean for our digital natives?

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Abstract

This study investigated the impact of smartphone use on the ocular surface health of school-aged children. Thirty-six children (aged 6–15 years) played smartphone games for an hour. Results showed a significant worsening of dry eye symptoms (SANDE, JOSS, NRS) after gaming, with a substantial reduction in blink rate (from 20.8 to 8.9 blinks/min) and increased interblink intervals. Tear film parameters remained unchanged. The findings highlight the potential negative effects of prolonged smartphone use on children's eye health.

Publisher

Eye

Published On

Jul 27, 2023

Authors

Ngozi Charity Chidi-Egboka, Isabelle Jalbert, Blanka Golebiowski

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