Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Kashif, Hafiz Muhammad Latif.
Computer Vision Syndrome: a study of the Knowledge, Attitude & Practices in University of Lahore.
Ophthalmol Update Jan ;16(2):624-7.

Aim: To investigate the prevalence of computer vision syndrome in University of Lahore. Material and Method: A cross sectional study was done n 200 students of university of Lahore. Convenient based sampling was done at May-August 2017. Students were divided into two groups Group A who were computer user and Group B who were not computer user. Results: All the students who responded were aware of CVS. The chief presenting symptoms were eyestrain (92%), headache (80%), tiredness and burning sensation (77%), watering (88%) and redness (63.2%). Students using computers reported that focusing from distance to near and vice versa ( P =0.00, ?2 test), blurred vision at a distance ( P =0.006, ?2 test) and blepharospasm ( P =0.03, ?2 test) formed part of the syndrome. The main mode of treatment used was tear substitutes and half of students (50.7%) were not using any spectacles and. They did not have any liking for glasses (65%) or spectral filters. Computer-users were more likely to use sedatives/ anxiolytics ( P = 0.04, ?2 test), spectacles ( P = 0.02, ?2 test) and were conscious frequent blinking ( P = 0.003, ?2 test) than the non-computer-users. Conclusion:. Almost all students were aware of Computer vision syndrome. Confusion regarding treatment guidelines was observed in both groups. Computer-user were more informed of symptoms and diagnostic signs but were misinformed about treatment modalities.

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