AlQarni Amani M, AlAbdulKader Assim M, Alghamdi Asma N, Altayeb Jumana, Jabaan Raghad, Assaf Lujain, Alanazi Rawan A
Family and Community Medicine Department, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Medical Intern, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Clin Ophthalmol. 2023 Jun 20;17:1755-1768. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S406032. eCollection 2023.
The prolonged use of digital devices is a major risk factor for digital eye strain (DES) syndrome.
To estimate the prevalence of DES symptoms among students at Imam Abdulrahman University who use digital devices for virtual learning and leisure activities.
This was a retrospective cross-sectional study conducted by asking medical students of Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University to complete a self-administered online questionnaire. The questionnaire was used to determine the effect of the hours spent on digital devices and other factors, such as screen distance and not using artificial tears, on the development of DES. The severity (moderate or severe) and frequency (occasionally, always, or never) of 16 eye strain-related symptoms, including eye pain, headache, and itching, were evaluated by using the Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire.
The overall prevalence of DES in the sample was found to be 68.53%. The largest proportion of students were found to have mild DES (43.20%), and only 11% had severe DES. The most common symptoms reported in our sample were headache, dryness, and burning. Female gender, using smartphones for online classes, and not using eye lubricants were significantly associated with increased severity of DES.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual learning has become an integral part of education, leading to increased use of digital technology. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of virtual learning on eye strain and to determine the prevalence and effects of DES. A questionnaire was administered to participants, and the findings revealed a DES prevalence of 68.53%. The use of eye drops for lubrication and smartphones for classes was significantly associated with DES. Furthermore, females were found to be more susceptible to severe DES symptoms than males. The development of a tool such as the Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire to predict DES prevalence could reduce clinic time and resources by minimizing unnecessary follow-up and ophthalmology referrals.
长期使用数字设备是数字眼疲劳（DES）综合征的主要风险因素。
评估阿卜杜勒拉赫曼大学使用数字设备进行虚拟学习和休闲活动的学生中DES症状的患病率。
这是一项回顾性横断面研究，通过要求阿卜杜勒拉赫曼·本·费萨尔大学的医学生完成一份自我管理的在线问卷来进行。该问卷用于确定在数字设备上花费的时间以及其他因素，如屏幕距离和不使用人工泪液，对DES发展的影响。使用计算机视觉综合征问卷评估16种与眼疲劳相关症状的严重程度（中度或重度）和频率（偶尔、总是或从不），这些症状包括眼痛、头痛和瘙痒。
样本中DES的总体患病率为68.53%。发现最大比例的学生患有轻度DES（43.20%），只有11%患有重度DES。我们样本中报告的最常见症状是头痛、干涩和灼痛。女性、使用智能手机进行在线课程学习以及不使用眼部润滑剂与DES严重程度增加显著相关。
在COVID-19大流行之后，虚拟学习已成为教育的一个组成部分，导致数字技术的使用增加。本研究的目的是调查虚拟学习对眼疲劳的影响，并确定DES的患病率和影响因素。对参与者进行了问卷调查，结果显示DES患病率为68.53%。使用眼药水润滑和使用智能手机上课与DES显著相关。此外，发现女性比男性更容易出现严重的DES症状。开发诸如计算机视觉综合征问卷这样的工具来预测DES患病率，可以通过减少不必要的随访和眼科转诊来减少临床时间和资源。
