The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE), a research organization serving a range of ophthalmic sectors, released its 62^nd issue of Contact Lens Update, an online publication established in 2011 providing clinical research and insights to eye care practitioners worldwide. The issue explores the impact of digital device use on the eye, with articles featuring unique perspectives on the increasing use of screens by adults and children and its effects on vision health.

In a press release published on 12 November 2021, it was mentioned that the issue reviews and summarizes current research to provide practical, evidence-based advice for eye care practitioners to use with patients.

The issue opens with an editorial from James Wolffsohn providing a thorough review of the possible links between dry eye disease and digital device use. He discusses the prevalence of dry eye disease in general and in digital device users specifically, and reviews the role of blinking, highlighting the evidence for changes to the meibomian glands that have been associated with screen use.

Other articles focus on key findings on dry eye-screen and digital devices; how increased screen use in children is impacting ocular findings; as well as, screen use associated with early and significant meibomian gland changes. According to research from the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition and Ipsos, children and teens that spent more than four hours per day with electronic devices approximately doubled last year compared to before the pandemic.

“Digital screen use has markedly increased over time, further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Lyndon Jones, CORE’s director. “We are only just beginning to understand the full impact that such intensity may have on the ocular surface of adults and children. This issue consolidates some of the latest knowledge and practical guidance, helping eye care practitioners immediately translate research into better care and outcomes.”

Published six times per year, Contact Lens Update provides a global platform for unbiased clinical insights based on current research. Since 2011, each issue has provided dependable and up-to-date ocular health information for more than 60,000 leading eye care professionals.

In addition to a complete archive of back issues, Contact Lens Update offers a resource library that houses royalty-free professional tools, patient resources, images, and video, as well as complimentary technical training videos produced by the International Association of Contact Lens Educators. The publication receives support from the educational arms of Alcon, CooperVision, and Johnson & Johnson Vision.