Digital Eye Strain among Peruvian Nursing Students: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Huyhua-Gutierrez, Sonia Celedonia; Zeladita-Huaman, Jhon Alex; Manchay, Rosa Jeuna Díaz; Dominguez-Palacios, Albila Beatriz; Zegarra-Chapoñán, Roberto; Rivas-Souza, María Angélica; Muñoz, Sonia Tejada

doi:10.3390/ijerph20065067

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“…A study of 796 nursing students in Peruvian universities found that 87.6% experienced digital eye strain (DES), as assessed by the Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q). The research recommended enhancing ergonomics, regulating screen brightness, setting screen time limits, and using eye-care measures such as wearing glasses to prevent DES spurred on by virtual learning [23].…”

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A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey on Eye Strain and Perceived Stress amid the COVID-19 Online Learning among Medical Science Students

Victor,

Parsan,

Dookran

et al. 2023

IME

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, educational institutions globally were forced to close, resulting in a transition to online learning. However, this transition increased screen time and made e-learners more vulnerable to biopsychosocial issues. This study aimed to assess the impact of online learning on the eyes and mental health of medical science students, including those pursuing MBBS, Nursing, Optometry, Pharmacy, and Veterinary degrees during the COVID-19 lockdown period. A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted, collecting online data from 182 samples using a socio-demographic data sheet (SDVS), Computer Vision Symptom Scale (CVSS 17), and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS 10). Results revealed that most students spent between 2 and 4 h and >7 h on electronic devices before and during COVID-19, respectively, with many reporting moderate mental stress and eye strain. A weak positive correlation (r = 0.204 at p < 0.05) was found between perceived stress and eye strain, with the 24–29 age group reporting higher mean scores for eye strain. Female participants in the study reported higher mean scores for both eye strain and perceived stress. Additionally, the study found significant associations between eye strain and the electronic devices used, the program of study, and perceived stress levels. The participants’ ethnicity was also found to impact eye strain levels. The study concludes that the transition to online learning during COVID-19 caused moderate to severe levels of eye strain and mental stress, indicating the need for interventions for the student community.

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A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey on Eye Strain and Perceived Stress amid the COVID-19 Online Learning among Medical Science Students

Victor,

Parsan,

Dookran

et al. 2023

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“…(2023). The Challenge of Teaching in the Digital Era: Computer Visual Syndrome in Basic Education Teachers 3 concerns about the visual health of teachers and one of the emerging challenges is computer visual syndrome (Huyhua et al, 2023).…”

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The Challenge of Teaching in the Digital Era: Computer Visual Syndrome in Basic Education Teachers

Estrada-Araoz,

Quispe-Mamani,

Incacutipa-Limachi

et al. 2023

J. of Law and Sust. Develop.

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Objective: At present, technology has become an indispensable tool in the educational field, especially for basic education teachers who face a growing digitalization of the educational environment. However, this change towards digital is not exempt from consequences, and one of the emerging challenges is computer visual syndrome, which can affect its quality of life. Therefore, the objective of this research was to evaluate the presence of computer visual syndrome in teachers of four Peruvian educational institutions of basic education. Method: The research approach was quantitative; the design was non-experimental and the type was a cross-sectional descriptive. The sample was made up of 161 teachers who were given the Computer Visual Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q), an instrument with adequate levels of reliability and validity. Results: The results indicate that the level of computer visual syndrome of 47.8% of teachers was mild, 32.9% was moderate and 19.3% were severe. Similarly, it was found that the symptoms suffered by teachers were most frequently itching, burning or sensation of burning of the eyes, dry eye, feeling of having a foreign body in the eye and heaviness in the eyelids. On the other hand, it was found that visual computer syndrome was significantly associated with the daily digital device usage time, to have pre-existing eye diseases and the implementation of preventive strategies. Conclusions: In the present research, it was concluded that the predominant level of computer vision syndrome in teachers was low. Therefore, the implementation of awareness programs and the application of ergonomic measures to improve the visual health of teachers are suggested.

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Improving the Visual Ergonomics of Computerised Workplaces Through the Use of Specialised Eye-Rest Software

Dovramadjiev,

Dobreva,

Zlateva

2024

Communications in Computer and Information Science

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Digital Eye Strain among Peruvian Nursing Students: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Cited by 5 publications

References 27 publications

A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey on Eye Strain and Perceived Stress amid the COVID-19 Online Learning among Medical Science Students

A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey on Eye Strain and Perceived Stress amid the COVID-19 Online Learning among Medical Science Students

The Challenge of Teaching in the Digital Era: Computer Visual Syndrome in Basic Education Teachers

Improving the Visual Ergonomics of Computerised Workplaces Through the Use of Specialised Eye-Rest Software

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