Computer vision syndrome-related symptoms in presbyopic computer workers

International Ophthalmology · 5 authors, 3 centres

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Significantly higher MTSS was associated with being female (p < 0.05), using a laptop (p < 0.05), teleworking (p < 0.05), not taking breaks (p < 0.05), inadequate workspace lighting (p < 0.05), and reporting neck (p < 0.01) or back pain (p < 0.001). The study identifies ergonomic factors and device use habits as key contributors to CVS in this population, highlighting the need for workplace adaptation, especially for teleworkers.

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PMC10133911

Computer vision syndrome-related symptoms in presbyopic computer workers

International Ophthalmology

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Purpose To evaluate the prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS)-related symptoms in a presbyopic population using the computer as the main work tool, as well as the relationship of CVS with the electronic device use habits and the ergonomic factors. Methods A sample of 198 presbyopic participants (aged 45–65 years) who regularly work with a computer completed a customised questionnaire divided into: general demographics, optical correction commonly used and for work, habits of electronic devices use, ergonomic conditions during the working hours and CVS-related symptoms during work performance. A total of 10 CVS-related symptoms were questioned indicating the severity with which they occurred (0–4) and the median total symptom score (MTSS) was calculated as the sum of the symptoms. Results The MTSS in this presbyopic population is 7 ± 5 symptoms. The most common symptoms reported by participants are dry eyes, tired eyes and difficulties in refocusing. MTSS is higher in women ( p < 0.05), in laptop computer users ( p < 0.05) and in teleworkers compared to office workers ( p < 0.05). Regarding ergonomic conditions, MTSS is higher in participants who do not take breaks while working ( p < 0.05), who have an inadequately lighting in the workspace ( p < 0.05) and in the participants reporting neck ( p < 0.01) or back pain ( p < 0.001). Conclusion There is a relationship between CVS-related symptoms, the use of electronic devices and the ergonomic factors, which indicates the importance of adapting workplaces, especially for home-based teleworkers, and following basic visual ergonomics rules. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10792-023-02724-z.

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Caridad Galindo-Romero, Celia L. Rodríguez-Zamora, Diego García-Ayuso et al.. Computer vision syndrome-related symptoms in presbyopic computer workers. International Ophthalmology. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-023-02724-z

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Caridad Galindo-Romero, Celia L. Rodríguez-Zamora, Diego García-Ayuso, Johnny Di Pierdomenico, Francisco J. Valiente-Soriano

1grid.10586.3a0000 0001 2287 8496Departamento de Oftalmología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Murcia and Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria Pascual Parrilla (IMIB-Pascual Parrilla), Murcia, Spain
2grid.10586.3a0000 0001 2287 8496Facultad de Óptica y Optometría, Universidad de Murcia, Murcia, Spain
3grid.452553.00000 0004 8504 7077Grupo de Oftalmología Experimental, Instituto Murciano de Investigación Biosanitaria-Pascual Parrilla, Edificio LAIB Planta 5ª, Carretera Buenavista s/n, El Palmar, 30120 Murcia, Spain