EYECARE: Coronavirus BRIEFING: Crisis Response Tactics Ophthalmologists Anticipate a School Year Marked by Complaints of Eye Strain By Staff Wednesday, September 9, 2020 8:18 PM When COVID-19 first shut classrooms in the spring, we got a glimpse into the digital challenges of distance learning. Among them, kids aren’t immune to developing tired, dry eyes from concentrating on laptops and tablets for extended periods of time. The discomfort drove some of them to their ophthalmologist, looking for relief. To prepare students and their families for the new school year, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is sharing a back-to-online school checklist to help prevent digital eye strain. Read the full story from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.