Increasing dependence on iPads, computers and smartphones has left many young people with an eye problem that usually affects those much older.
Millions are developing ‘dry eye’, a condition that results in gritty, itchy, inflamed eyes, thanks to hours staring at a screen.
When we use such devices, the mind focuses so strongly on the screen we can ‘forget’ to blink, according to dry eye specialist Dr Christine Purslow. This can affect [...]




