Can working long hours at a computer cause dry eye?
Yes. People who spend long hours staring at a computer screen may end up not “blinking” with a sufficient frequency to lubricate the eye surface. Over time, this may result in Computer Vision Syndrome and/or dry eye syndrome. The same is true for people who watch television frequently, sew, or read for long periods of time, or spend long hours driving. In other words, any activity that demands intense staring and not blinking frequently for long periods of time, may result in dry eye.
