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Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the most common cause of evaporative dry eye in adults and more recently has been shown to occur in adolescents. MGD has been linked to screen use in many studies in both children and adults.

This pilot study identified the frequency and severity of dry eye syndrome (DES) symptoms in a pediatric population and their association with screen time using a modified Standard Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness Questionnaire (mSPEED) questionnaire.

Are your Contact Lenses Uncomfortable? Intranasal Neurostimulation for the Treatment of Neurosensory Abornmailities in Contact Lens wearers (INTAC).

A problematic cornea does not refract light properly, resulting in poor vision. Ortho-K surgery reshapes the retina so that light can refract correctly.

The closing of schools has pushed millions of students online. While necessary, we are concerned about the effect of such extensive computer use on children's eyes. This sudden move to remote learning brings many more to their screens for extended periods

For those of you who have contact lens replacement benefits that you may lose due to the unfortunate disruption of the labor market during the COVID-19 challenge, we are here to help you use those benefits before they go away. 

 It is not clear which disinfection solutions eradicate coronavirus, but hydrogen peroxide systems are probably more effective.  If you choose to wear your contacts during this time, make sure to disinfect them properly.  Never flush contacts down the toilet or put them in the sink drain.