The COVID-19 pandemic found many of us spending more time in isolation, exercising less, and eating and drinking more. All of that caused negative effects on physical and mental health, but what did the pandemic mean for our eye health? As it turns out, plenty — from the effects of increasing screen time to skipping routine eye exams due to COVID-related health concerns.
We talked with Richard Davidson, MD, professor of ophthalmology in the University of Colorado School of Medicine, about the effects of the pandemic on eye health, particularly in Colorado’s dry climate.