Zunaira Riaz, Shaiza Hassan, Qasim Riaz, Rabia Mobeen.
Vision Problems in Smart Phone Users amongst the Students of Isra University.
Ophthalmol Update Jan ;16(2):621-3.

Introduction: The widespread use of mobile phones has been observed over the past decade. They are now an essential part of business and the society at large. The use of mobile phones can cause many health problems. Aim: The aim of the present study is to identify visual problems (shortsightedness, fatigue, eye strain, headache and disturbed sleep cycle) in smart phone users among the students of Isra University , Islamabad. Methods: This study was conducted in the Department Vision Sciences, Isra University Islamabad. In the present study 150 students (77 females and 71 males) were participated they have been using smart phones as a routine A questionnaire was distributed regarding detailed history and association of smart phone with visual problems. Results: The results of the present study showed a positive association between of vision problems. The overall mean percentage for these clinical findings in all students were disturbed sleep cycle was of (62.7%), short sightedness 40.7%, 22% had symptoms with family history of headache (31.8%). Conclusions: Based on the results of the present study, we concluded that the use of mobile phones is a risk factor for vision problems and suggest that long term or excessive use of mobile phones should be avoided by the health professionals in group discussions, public presentations and through electronic and print media.

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