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Computer Vision Syndrome: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors Among Computer-Using Bank Workers in Pakistan
- Source :
- Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi, Vol 52, Iss 5, Pp 295-301 (2022)
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- Galenos Yayinevi, 2022.
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Abstract
- Objectives:The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of symptoms of computer vision syndrome (CVS) and identify its associated risk factors among computer-using bank workers in Pakistan.Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted on computer-using bank workers. The data collection procedure included a self-administered questionnaire and comprehensive ocular health examination. The prevalence of CVS and its associated risk factors were investigated. The chi-square test was used to study the significance of the association of CVS with potential risk factors.Results:Of 127 participants, 95 (74.8%) were men. Most of the participants (n=53; 41.7%) were in the 30-40 years age group. A total of 101 participants (79.5%) reported any ocular symptom, with burning eyes being the most frequent ocular symptom (77.2%). General body fatigue was the most common non-ocular symptom of CVS (92.9%), followed by headache (83.5%). Out of 127 participants, 71 men and 30 women had some degree of CVS. Female participants had significantly higher risk of CVS than male participants (p=0.01). Total duration of computer use per day and duration of uninterrupted computer use were significantly associated with the occurrence of CVS (p=0.001 and p=0.008, respectively). No significant association was found between CVS and distance from computer screen (p=0.89), frequency of breaks (p=0.18), or font size (p=0.12).Conclusion:A high prevalence of CVS-related symptoms was observed among computer-using bank workers. Non-ocular symptoms associated with computer use were more common than ocular symptoms (92.9% vs. 77.2%).
Details
- Language :
- English, Turkish
- ISSN :
- 13000659 and 21472661
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.f69838c8da72419993c69f986e8ea22e
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4274/tjo.galenos.2021.08838