PROPORTION OF PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS HAVING DRY EYE DISEASE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Abstract

Background: The coronavirus outbreak has significantly affected people’s lives. As lockdown was imposed, media usage increased for academic and entertainment purposes. The increased usage of VDT has become a risk factor for developing dry eye disease. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted on undergraduate and postgraduate students. A validated questionnaire was distributed digitally and the severity of disease was measured using the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire. Conclusion: The occurrence of dry eye disease in Physiotherapy students with the age group 18-27 years was found to be 54.35%. Thus, awareness about Dry Eye Disease (DED) and regular screening is required at regular intervals.