Focused inSights 2026: Dry Eyes and Digital Eye Strain

The Focused inSights: Dry Eye and Digital Eye Strain report authored by The Vision Council offers a look at overall awareness, symptoms, common treatments, and purchasing behaviors related to dry eye and digital eye strain. 

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Report Methodology

The survey was conducted by The Vision Council in April of 2026, among a sample of 1,089 American adults. The interviews were conducted online. No hard or soft quotas were established for the report, and the survey results were not weighed. The estimated margin of error for this report is approximately ±3%.

Key Findings

• 78% of respondents experienced eye fatigue after screen use at least once in the past three months.
• 63% have never heard of digital eye strain or know only its name. Half say the same of dry eye disease.
• 39% of respondents with symptoms have never raised them with a healthcare professional.

Why It Matters

The Focused inSights: Dry Eye and Digital Eye Strain report offers insights into behaviors and awareness surrounding these conditions. Excessive and prolonged screentime is proven to strain the eyes, but devices with digital screens have become a large part of day-to-day life for people of all ages. This report digs into commonly reported symptoms and explores the different avenues of care or treatment patients are seeking to get relief. 

Report Delivery 

The report will be delivered via download in a PDF format.