That persistent gritty sensation after screen use isn’t just strain—it’s a blink problem hiding in plain sight. Digital focus can reduce blink rate by up to 50%, but more critically, it increases incomplete blinks, where the eyelids fail to fully close. This subtle dysfunction prevents proper lipid layer distribution, destabilizes the tear film, and accelerates evaporation—driving a vicious cycle of evaporative dry eye and even Meibomian gland damage. The real insight?
It’s not just how often patients blink, but how effectively they blink that shapes disease severity. Watch why blink quality could be the most overlooked factor in dry eye evaluation. ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure its accuracy, we make no warranties, explicit or implied, about the suitability, reliability, or adequacy of the…
