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The Science of Tear Production in Flight Airplane cabins create a uniquely challenging environment for eye health. At cruising altitude, humidity levels plummet to 10-20% – drier than most deserts. The human tear film evaporates 2-3 times faster in these conditions, triggering reflex tearing as the eye's emergency [...] Read more

What Causes Eye Twitching After Screen Use? Eye twitching (myokymia) after prolonged screen exposure occurs due to: - Digital Eye Strain: Overworked ciliary muscles from focusing on pixels - Reduced Blink Rate: Screens cause 60% fewer blinks, leading to dry eyes - Blue Light Exposure: Disrupted circadian rhythms and [...] Read more

The Science of Screen-Induced Dry Eyes Dry eye syndrome affects over 16 million Americans, with prolonged screen use being a leading contributor. When focusing on digital devices, blink rates drop by 66% – from 15-20 blinks/minute to just 5-7 blinks/minute. This reduced blinking disrupts the tear film's three-layer [...] Read more

The Growing Problem of Digital Eye Strain With over 2.2 billion eBook readers worldwide (Statista, 2023), prolonged screen time has become an unavoidable reality. While convenient, marathon reading sessions often leave users with gritty, irritated eyes that feel like "sandpaper" – a condition 65% of digital readers [...] Read more