A case study of digital eye strain in a university student population during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa: evidence of an emerging public health issue

A case study of digital eye strain in a university student population during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa: evidence of an emerging public health issue

Background. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a nationwide lockdown in South Africa, initiating a shift in society’s interaction to the online space. Students therefore became reliant on electronic devices for learning. Objective. The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of digital eye strain...

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Main Authors: Alvin Jeffrey Munsamy, Shanice Naidoo, Tasqeen Akoo, Sunayna Jumna, Pavani Nair, Skholiwe Zuma, Sthembile Blose
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2022-09-01
Series:Journal of Public Health in Africa
Subjects:
vision
eye strain
screen time
covid
students
Online Access:https://publichealthinafrica.org/index.php/jphia/article/view/442

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https://publichealthinafrica.org/index.php/jphia/article/view/442

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