Medical Science
Volume 25, Issue 118, December 2021
A descriptive survey investigating awareness of computer vision syndrome among general population in eastern region, Saudi Arabia
Hussain A Al Ghadeer1♦, Abdulaziz A Al Taisan2, Fatema A Almajed2, Zainab A Alaithan2, Huda M Alethan2, Shahad A Alabdrabulrida2, Abdullah F Al Muaibid3, Hussain R Al Shaban2, Yousef A Alhamaid2, Mohammed A Alkuwayti4
1Paediatric department, Maternity and Children Hospital, AlAhsa, Saudi
Arabia
2Ophthalmology department, College of Medicine, King Faisal
University, AlAhsa, Saudi Arabia
3Ophthalmology department, College of Medicine, Al-Baha University,
AlBaha, Saudi Arabia
4Family medicine department, Primary Health Care Centers, AlAhsa,
Saudi Arabia
♦Corresponding author
Paediatric department, Maternity and Children Hospital,
AlAhsa, Saudi Arabia
ABSTRACT
Background: Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a group of vision-related manifestation as result of spending contentious hours on screen. The digitalization is becoming an integral part of our life in which making the eyes, musculoskeletal health related problems increased many folds. This study aims in determining the prevalence of CVS, the contributing risk factors of the syndrome and commonly presenting symptoms as well as assessing the awareness and proper practice of computer use. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional based study conducted among 1345 participants from eastern region, Saudi Arabia during the period of August to October 2021. The questionnaire collected data is socio-demographic data with CVS symptoms and associated risk factors. Knowledge, attitude and practices toward CVS in participants are also collected. Considering chi-square significant if P<0.05. Results: A total of 1345 included in the study with a mean age of 27.3 ± 14.9 years old, 66.2% of whom were female and 53.9% were male. The average usages of electronic devices were 1-5 hours reported by 41.9% and 6-10 hours among 39.1%. Exact of 460 (34.2%) participants know about CVS and 52.8% of them applying the 20 / 20 / 20 rule. The frequent complained experience was eye strain followed by headache. Conclusion: CVS is common among Eastern province of Saudi Arabia; significant risk factors need to be addressed to reduce the symptom as well as more awareness about CVS is needed. So, it is essential to establish the preventive measures to reduce this syndrome.
Keywords: Computer vision syndrome, dry eye, risk factors, Saudi Arabia
Medical Science, 2021, 25(118), 3400-3408
