Computer Vision Syndrome: An Unnoticed Prevailing Scourge to Radiologists

Rehan, Syeda Tayyaba; Kumari, Usha; Akhtar, Fahd Kamal; Ullah, Irfan; Tahir, Muhammad Junaid

doi:10.1016/j.acra.2021.09.027

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“…Digital eye strain or computer vision syndrome is a group of eye-related problems that is more common in digital screen users 17 . The use of brightly lit screens for more than 2 h significantly increases the incidence of developing digital eye strain 18 . Recent advances in the field of radiology have increased the burden on radiologists as traditional films have been replaced with computerized video display units (VDUs) like PACS 19 .…”

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“…Contemporary radiologists must spend many hours in front of a computer screen due to the recent advent of PACS in the field of radiology 10 . Therefore, radiologists are the most vulnerable among all health workers to the development of this condition 18 . Increased workloads, longer working hours, and fewer breaks between work lead to visual fatigue and tiredness 20 .…”

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Digital eye strain and its associated factors among radiology physicians in Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey using logistic regression analysis

Junaid Tahir,

Aymen,

Mehmood

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Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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Background and Aims: Increased use of digital devices in the modern era has led to the development of digital eye strain (DES) or computer vision syndrome in their users. This can result in the development of various ocular and visual symptoms among them. In this study, we aimed to view the prevalence of digital eye strain among radiology physicians in Pakistan and their associated risk factors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate occupational DES among radiology physicians in Pakistan. The data collection was done using the convenience sampling technique, and the data were analyzed using IBM SPSS for Windows, Version 25.0. Results: Out of the 247 respondents, 33.6% were males and 66.4% were females. 41.7% of them were between 30 to 40 years of age and 51.8% of them were radiology residents. 52.2% of the participants had a refractive error and were using a corrective lens. The majority of the radiologists in our study (84.2%) preferred picture archiving and communication system (PACS) over films and 82. 2% of them reported having breaks of less than 15 minutes. Major symptoms reported by the participants were tired or heavy eyes (69.6%) and headache (69.3%). The proportion of developing DES was higher in females (P=0.001, aOR=2.94), radiology residents (P=0.031, aOR=3.29), and working hours of more than 4 hours per day (P<0.001, aOR=0.04). Conclusion: With recent advances in the field of radiology in Pakistan, the frequency of developing DES among radiologists is increasing. Being a female, having long working hours, and having noticeable flickers on the digital screens were among the significant factors in developing DES among radiologists.

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