Computer Vision Syndrome Among The Undergraduate Students, Itm University, Gwalior

Abstract

Aim:

The Aim of this study was to assess the changes which will be seen with or without blue cut glasses among undergraduate students of ITM University Gwalior.

Methodology:

A questionnaire based study was conducted among UG student which was performed in ITM University, Gwalior. The participants were surveyed using a pre tested structured questionnaire through Google form.

Result:

A total 101 students were included in the study subject, majority i.e. 85(84.15%) were male 25 (24.7%) were 20 years of age. and 16(15.85%) were female. The incidence of computer vision syndrome was (79%). The commonest symptoms of computer vision syndrome were watering of eye (32.5%), followed by eye pain (23.75%), headache (12.5%) etc. The use rate of computer or phones i.e.(100%) was higher and the majority (51%) of their screen time were for more than 5hr. out of 101 (75%) students were wearing glasses and most of them are using blue cut glasses which is (73.68%) and rest of them were using ARC and hard coat type of coating glasses .Also we find that There is no significant changes was found when someone use blue cut glasses or without blue cut glasses i.e. looking normal vision.

Conclusion:

The present study shows that maximum UG students are affected by computer vision syndrome that is they possess at least one symptoms of computer vision syndrome. Those students who use computer or phones for more than 5hr daily were at a higher risk of developing computer vision syndrome when compare to student who spend some time or hour and take frequent breaks. Even the use of screen had not yet proven to cause any permanent damage to the eye, but studies have proven that temporary discomfort reduced the efficiency of work. It needs to update the students with necessary knowledge regarding the preventive aspect of the current conditions. And also there is no significant change was found when someone use blue cut glasses and without blue cut glasses.