Digital eye strain during the virtual interviews: evidence-based strategies for medical students

Dahshan, Deena; Rosdahl, Jullia A

doi:10.5693/djo.01.2022.05.003

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“…11,17,29,42 Video gamers, 32,36 contact lens wearers, 18 specific occupations and work environments. 18,34,41 The conclusion is that there is sufficient body of evidence to draw conclusions regarding DES, provided there are no major changes in the way that screen-enabled devices are used in the near-future. This may change with future technological advances that will permit a near-field experience of digital visual content.…”

Section: Maturity Of the Fieldmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Mylona¹,

Glynatsis²,

Floros³

et al. 2023

OPTO

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Digital Eye Strain (DES) is a clinical syndrome manifested with visual disturbances and/or ophthalmic dysfunction related to the usage of screen-enabled digital equipment. This term is gradually replacing the older term computer vision syndrome (CVS) that focused on the same symptoms found on personal computer users. DES is encountered more frequently during the past years due to the explosive increase in the usage of digital devices and subsequent increase in time in front of any screens. It presents with a series of atypical symptoms and signs stemming from asthenopia, dry eye syndrome, preexisting untreated vision issues and poor screen ergonomics. This review summarizes research data to date to determine whether the concept of DES has been conclusively defined and demarcated as a separate entity and if sufficient guidance is offered on professionals and the lay public. The maturity of the field, grouping of symptoms, examination techniques, treatment and prevention modalities are summarily presented.

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Section: Maturity Of the Fieldmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Mylona¹,

Glynatsis²,

Floros³

et al. 2023

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Digital eye strain and its determinants among medical staff and medical student: A cross-sectional study

Yasir,

Sharma,

Kesarwani

et al. 2023

DYPJ

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Aim: To determine the status of Digital Eye Strain (DES) among medical college staff and medical students. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted. Those with congenital eye disease, history of previous eye trauma, ocular diseases other than myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism were excluded. Inform consent was taken. Questions on demographics, frequency and pattern of computer usage and ocular discomfort were enquired. DES was graded as absent, Mild, Moderate and Severe. We used a p-value of<0.05 and a 95% confidence interval (CI). Results: Out of 455 enrolled, 452 (99.3%) completed the survey. 342 (75.7%) were aged between 21 to 30 years and 304 (67.3%) were medical student. Females were 244 (54%). Out of total 452 participants, 340 claimed that they had experienced at least one symptom of DES Overall prevalence was 75.2% (CI 95% 0.71: 0.79). participants aged ≥40 (P < 0.002), an female (P < 0.0001), refractive error (P< 0.0016), dry eye (P< 0.0024) and screen time ≥5 hours per day (P< 0.0005) were significantly associated to DES. Common complaints of DES included headache (51%) andmusculoskeletal pain (47%). DES was statistically significant among those who don’t take break (P < 0.0016) and among non user of lubricant (P < 0.0001) Regression analysis for DES was found to be effected by female > age > hour of screen use > dry eye > refractive error. Conclusion: DES is highly prevalent among medical students and medical staff. DES was affected by female, age, hour of screen use, dry eye and refractive error.

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Digital eye strain syndrome among higher education health sciences students in Saudi Arabia: severity and preventive ergonomic practices

Gushgari,

Sayed,

Elgzar

2024

PeerJ

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Background The increased utilization of digital screens is an unavoidable consequence of the technology era. Digital eye strain (DES) is a prevalent health problem among higher education students in Saudi Arabia, especially health sciences students due to the frequent use of digital sources and virtual classes. Thus, this study aimed to assess the severity of digital eye strain syndrome (DESS) symptoms and preventive ergonomic practices among higher education health science students in Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study using multistage cluster sampling in three cities (Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah) in Saudi Arabia. A convenient sample of 328 health science students was selected using an equal allocation technique. The researchers designed and used an online survey of three sections: personal and digital device use-related data, the DESS questionnaire, and the self-reported preventive ergonomic practices scale. Results DESS is a widespread problem among 72.0% of health science students, and 58.2% had unsatisfactory ergonomics. The frequently reported symptoms were blurred vision (32.9%) and increased sensitivity to light (33.5%). The severe eye-related symptoms were headache (45.85%), foreign body inside the eye (43.71%), eye burning (40.19%), and dryness (39.76%). Logistic regression analysis revealed that the female sex, years of screen utilization and the number of hours per day, screen use without rest, and frequency of virtual classes per week, eye disease, digital screen utilization for studying, nonuse of protective eye measures, and using numerous digital devices were significant predictors of DESS risk (P < 0.05). Conclusions DESS is a common problem among many health science students, with headaches and foreign body sensations in the eye being the most frequent symptoms. Screen utilization time and eye disease are significant predictors of DESS, while most items’ application of ergonomic practices was low. Educational programs are needed to increase student’s awareness of ergonomic practices.

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Digital eye strain during the virtual interviews: evidence-based strategies for medical students

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Digital eye strain and its determinants among medical staff and medical student: A cross-sectional study

Digital eye strain syndrome among higher education health sciences students in Saudi Arabia: severity and preventive ergonomic practices

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