The relationship between smartphone use and dry eye disease: A systematic review with a narrative synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emerging research findings suggest a potential relationship between smartphone use (SPU) and dry eye disease (DED), which has not been systematically reviewed.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to systematically review and synthesize evidence on the relationship between SPU and DED.

Methods

A systematic search of Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, and PsychINFO bibliographic databases from their inception to January 15, 2021. Study screening, full-text assessment, study selection and exclusion, data extraction, and quality assessment was performed independently by at least two review authors.

Results

Four studies were included in the review (3 cross-sectional studies and 1 nonrandomized clinical trial). A narrative synthesis of findings was used due to hete

SUBMITTER: Al-Marri K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10545216 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature