The Relationship between the Length of Time Using Laptops on the Incidence of Computer Vision Syndrome in Students of the Faculty of Medicine, Christian University of Indonesia

Abstract

Continuous long term laptop use causes a health complaint called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). The syndrome is influenced by applying an ergonomic system that is not good for students to use the laptop. This study aims to identify and analyze the correlation between length of time laptop usage and CVS. The method of this study was a descriptive study with the cross-sectional method. The study was conducted among Medical Faculty of Indonesia Christian University Students Class 2013 from October-December 2016. The data was collected via a questionnaire. The total number of samples was 62 persons with the random sampling method. The statistic test is used as a chi-square. The results indicate a correlation between time duration with visual problems (p=0.0000). There was a correlation break time with visual problems (p=0.0000), ocular problems (p=0.083) and extra-ocular problems (p=0.092). Nevertheless, the duration and break times have no significant correlation with CVS. There was a correlation between adequacy of light and CVS (p<0.05).The result of the study concluded that there was a correlation between length of time laptop use and CVS. Key words: CVS, length of time, laptop usage, ocular problems.