"Digital natives" do not know life without the internet, social networks, and smartphone technology and may not recognize symptoms of digital eye strain as a result.
With the average American worker spending approximately 7 hours a day on a computer, not even factoring in phones and tablet use at home, knowing the appropriate questions to ask while screening patients is a must.
This article reviews the scale of the problem and the impact of digital devices on the eyes. Part 2 discusses the clinical performance of MyDay Energys® and Biofinity Energys® and shares advice applicable to a wide range of patients.
In Part 1 of this 2-part article, we took a look at the prevalence and impact of digital device use. Part 2 discusses the clinical performance of Biofinity Energys®.
Looking back at his 10-years in myopia management, Dr. Neukirch cites the most significant event that influenced this segment of his practice: the 2019 FDA approval* of MiSight® 1 day contact lenses to slow the progression of myopia1 in children aged 8-12 at the initiation of treatment.
Estimates suggest that approximately 50% of patients have significant astigmatism (≥ 0.75D) and these patients are often fit with a spherical contact lens resulting in sub-par vision
