Computer Vision Syndrome in Medical Students-Knowledge, Attitude, Practice (KAP) Study

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dc.contributor.authorPatil, Aishwaryaen_US
dc.contributor.authorShetty, Niharikaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-30T12:01:30Z
dc.date.available2024-11-30T12:01:30Z
dc.date.issued2024-03
dc.description.abstractBACKGROUND The use of computers and visual display devices has become an integral part of our lives. As a result, a large number of people around the world are suffering from various ocular symptoms, including dry eyes, ocular strain, eye irritation, and ocular redness. All of these ocular symptoms are commonly called computer vision syndrome. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence, community knowledge, and pathophysiology of computer vision syndrome, as well as the factors associated with and preventing CVS. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 medical students and the data was collected through a structured, web-based, and self-administered questionnaire, which was pre tested and pre-validated. RESULTS In this study, 38.7% had a pre-existing knowledge on CVS. 94.67% of the respondents reported having mild to moderate symptoms of dry eyes. It is found that people use screens mostly for social media and entertainment. Long hours spent on the small screen led to sleep disturbances in about 56% of the students. According to our survey, 54% of the students used spectacles and frequent change of spectacles was present. About 40% of the students used topical eye drops prescribed by ophthalmologist. CONCLUSIONS The increasing use of digital screen and prevalence of computer vision syndrome. When combined with increased screen time, dry eyes and good quality sleep can lead to serious health problems like learning difficulties and operative errors, which may pose a challenge in the modern era. Right education, attitude and practice regarding CVS are required to all the medical students due to their increased dependency on digital devices. Proper practice and preventive measures are necessary for a doctor /surgeon for health benefit of the patients and community.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Ophthalmology, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, B.G Nagara, Karnataka, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Ophthalmology, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, B.G Nagara, Karnataka, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationPatil Aishwarya, Shetty Niharika. Computer Vision Syndrome in Medical Students-Knowledge, Attitude, Practice (KAP) Study. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2024 Mar; 13(3): 58-62en_US
dc.identifier.issn2278-4802
dc.identifier.issn2278-4748
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/238603
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherAkshantala Enterprises Private Limiteden_US
dc.relation.issuenumber3en_US
dc.relation.volume13en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.14260/jemds.v13i3.569en_US
dc.subjectComputer Vision Syndromeen_US
dc.subjectDuration of Useen_US
dc.subjectMedical Studentsen_US
dc.subjectOcular Symptoms.en_US
dc.titleComputer Vision Syndrome in Medical Students-Knowledge, Attitude, Practice (KAP) Studyen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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