Computer Vision Syndrome: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors Among Computer-Using Bank Workers in Pakistan
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 d...
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| description | 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%). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f69838c8da72419993c69f986e8ea22e2023-02-15T16:20:24ZengGalenos YayineviTürk Oftalmoloji Dergisi1300-06592147-26612022-10-0152529530110.4274/tjo.galenos.2021.0883813049054Computer Vision Syndrome: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors Among Computer-Using Bank Workers in PakistanMufarriq Shah0Abdul Saboor1 Pakistan Halk Oftalmoloji Enstitüsü, Hayatabad Tıp Kompleksi, Optometri Anabilim Dalı, Peşaver, Pakistan Pakistan Halk Oftalmoloji Enstitüsü, Hayatabad Tıp Kompleksi, Optometri Anabilim Dalı, Peşaver, Pakistan 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%). http://www.oftalmoloji.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/computer-vision-syndrome-prevalence-and-associated/53338 computer vision syndromeocular symptomsnon-ocular symptomsrisk factorsbank workers |
| spellingShingle | Mufarriq Shah Abdul Saboor Computer Vision Syndrome: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors Among Computer-Using Bank Workers in Pakistan Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi computer vision syndrome ocular symptoms non-ocular symptoms risk factors bank workers |
| title | Computer Vision Syndrome: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors Among Computer-Using Bank Workers in Pakistan |
| title_full | Computer Vision Syndrome: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors Among Computer-Using Bank Workers in Pakistan |
| title_fullStr | Computer Vision Syndrome: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors Among Computer-Using Bank Workers in Pakistan |
| title_full_unstemmed | Computer Vision Syndrome: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors Among Computer-Using Bank Workers in Pakistan |
| title_short | Computer Vision Syndrome: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors Among Computer-Using Bank Workers in Pakistan |
| title_sort | computer vision syndrome prevalence and associated risk factors among computer using bank workers in pakistan |
| topic | computer vision syndrome ocular symptoms non-ocular symptoms risk factors bank workers |
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