Prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome and Risk Factors for Dry Eye among Digital Arts Students
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Background: Prolonged use of digital devices can lead to computer vision syndrome (CVS), which is commonly reported among university students, particularly those requiring continuous computer use such as digital arts students. CVS may adversely affect health, yet evidence in the Thai context remains limited.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of CVS, dry eye, and musculoskeletal symptoms, as well as to identify risk factors for dry eye among digital arts students.
Materials and Methods: This cross−sectional survey was conducted between June and October 2023 among undergraduate students of the Faculty of Digital Arts, Rangsit University. Data on digital device usage were collected. CVS was assessed using the CVS questionnaire, dry eye symptoms using the Ocular Surface Disease Index, and musculoskeletal symptoms using a structured assessment. Descriptive statistics were applied, Chi−square tests were used to compare groups with and without dry eye, and logistic regression was employed to analyze risk factors.
Results: A total of 233 students were included (mean age: 20.3±1.6 years), the majority being female (60.5%). The average screen time was 10.5±3.9 hours/day. The most common musculoskeletal symptoms were neck, shoulder, and back pain (82.8%) and headache (51.9%). The most frequent ocular symptom was eye strain (66.1%). The prevalence of CVS was 50.6% (118 students), with mild, moderate, and severe cases accounting for 36.5%, 10.7%, and 3.4%, respectively. The prevalence of dry eye was 46.4% (108 students), and was significantly higher among females and those perceiving poor screen sharpness compared with their counterparts (75.9% vs. 47.2%, p<0.001; 32.4% vs. 11.2%, p<0.001). Risk factors for dry eye included female sex (OR 3.53, 95% CI 2.01−6.20, p<0.001) and the perception of poor screen sharpness (OR 3.80, 95% CI 1.91−7.55, p<0.001).
Conclusion: Among digital arts students, the prevalence of CVS and dry eye were 50.6% and 46.4%, respectively. Female sex and perception of poor screen sharpness were identified as significant risk factors for dry eye.
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บทความที่ส่งมาลงพิมพ์ต้องไม่เคยพิมพ์หรือกำลังได้รับการพิจารณาตีพิมพ์ในวารสารอื่น เนื้อหาในบทความต้องเป็นผลงานของผู้นิพนธ์เอง ไม่ได้ลอกเลียนหรือตัดทอนจากบทความอื่น โดยไม่ได้รับอนุญาตหรือไม่ได้อ้างอิงอย่างเหมาะสม การแก้ไขหรือให้ข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมแก่กองบรรณาธิการ จะต้องเสร็จสิ้นเป็นที่เรียบร้อยก่อนจะได้รับพิจารณาตีพิมพ์ และบทความที่ตีพิมพ์แล้วเป็นสมบัติ ของลำปางเวชสาร
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