Abdulrahman AlDarrab, Abdulaziz A Khojah, Mohammed H Al-Ghazwi, Yazeed J Al-Haqbani, Naif M Al-Qahtani, Mohammed N Al-Ajmi, Saad H Alenezi, Mohammmed K Almasoud, Abdulaziz F Al-Yahya
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Abstract
Purpose: To review students' perceived symptom-based computer vision syndrome (CVS) and its determinants and to suggest preventive measures.
Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2021 at a university in Central Saudi Arabia. The presence and severity of symptoms related to CVS were investigated. The total CVS symptom score was the outcome variable. The CVS score was correlated to participants' demographics, visual habits when using digital devices, and knowledge about CVS. Due to skewed distribution, a nonparametric method was used for analysis.
Results: Overall, 521 students were surveyed. The prevalence of CVS based on at least one symptom was 96% (95% confidence interval 94.3-97.7). The median score was 8.0 (interquartile range 4.0-12.0). Of the 24 possible CVS scores, 42 students (8%) had scores of 18 or more (severe CVS). Being female (Mann-Whitney [MW] P < 0.001), being older (Spearman P < 0.001), refractive error (MW P < 0.001), the presence of dry eye (MW P < 0.001), using devices other than a desktop computer (KruskalWallis) P = 0.03), and more than 6 h constantly working with a device (MW P = 0.001) were correlated with a higher CVS score. Older age, female, refractive error, and using digital devices for more than 6 h were the independent and significant predictors of CVS in college students.
Conclusion: Most of the students suffered from mild-to-moderate CVS symptoms. Health promotion for prevention and periodic ophthalmic consultations are recommended. Identified predictors should be the focus when implementing strategies to combat CVS in the adolescent Saudi population.
目的:探讨学生感知症状型计算机视觉综合征(CVS)及其影响因素，并提出预防措施。方法:这项横断面调查于2021年在沙特阿拉伯中部的一所大学进行。调查了与CVS相关的症状的存在和严重程度。CVS症状总分为结果变量。CVS分数与参与者的人口统计数据、使用数字设备时的视觉习惯以及对CVS的了解有关。由于分布偏态，采用非参数方法进行分析。结果:共有521名学生接受了调查。基于至少一种症状的CVS患病率为96%(95%置信区间94.3-97.7)。中位评分为8.0(四分位数范围为4.0-12.0)。在24个可能的CVS分数中，42名学生(8%)的分数在18分或以上(严重CVS)。女性(Mann-Whitney [MW] P < 0.001)、年龄较大(Spearman P < 0.001)、屈光不正(MW P < 0.001)、干眼(MW P < 0.001)、使用台式电脑以外的设备(KruskalWallis P = 0.03)、持续使用设备超过6小时(MW P = 0.001)与较高的CVS评分相关。年龄、女性、屈光不正、使用数码设备超过6小时是大学生CVS的独立且显著的预测因素。结论:大多数学生有轻至中度CVS症状。建议提倡健康预防和定期眼科会诊。在沙特青少年人群中实施对抗CVS的战略时，确定的预测因素应成为重点。
期刊介绍：
The Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology (MEAJO), published four times per year in print and online, is an official journal of the Middle East African Council of Ophthalmology (MEACO). It is an international, peer-reviewed journal whose mission includes publication of original research of interest to ophthalmologists in the Middle East and Africa, and to provide readers with high quality educational review articles from world-renown experts. MEAJO, previously known as Middle East Journal of Ophthalmology (MEJO) was founded by Dr Akef El Maghraby in 1993.
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