Interventional Cohort Study for evaluation of Computer Vision Syndrome among Computer Workers

Abstract

The American Ophthalmological Association defines CVS as that "complex of eye vision problems related to near work which are experienced during or related to computer use." The most prevalent ophthalmologic symptoms associated are headache, dryness of eyes, watering, eye strain, redness, grittiness, blurring of vision which are often overlooked but are preventable at the same time. According to American Journal of Ophthalmology, 70-75% of computer workers have eye problems which are the most frequently related health problems. We have conducted this study to assess the asthenopic symptoms occurring in computer workers. Method: This study was done on 330 people working at Bhopal and symptoms related to CVS were studied during the pre and post interventional period of 3 months. Result: The intervention was able to decrease asthenopic complaints of computer workers to 46.5%. Conclusion: There was a significant decrease in the asthenopic symptoms following intervention but limited results were achieved due to inadequate infrastructure in work place, non-compliance of the subjects, limited time of intervention.