Doctors at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary say they get a regular flow of patients complaining of sore eyes, blurry vision, headaches, and muscle strain — and only after consultations do they realize that it is related to excessive use of smartphones, among other computer devices. Matt Gardiner, HMS instructor in ophthalmology, and Steven Rauch, HMS professor of otology and laryngology, both of Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary; and Gang Luo, HMS assistant professor of ophthalmology at Schepens Eye Research Institute, are quoted.
