Comparison of Effects of the Five Points Hands Free Program Versus Standard Eye Exercises in Office Workers with Computer Vision Syndrome in Trang Hospital

Watcharin  Tayati; Tidaporn Tairattanasuwan

Authors

Watcharin Tayati Vestibular Rehabilitation Clinic, Physical Therapy Division, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Trang Hospital, Trang
Tidaporn Tairattanasuwan Faculty of Physical Therapy, Huachiew Chalermprakiat University

Keywords:

dizziness, occupational health, exercise therapy, computers

Abstract

Objectives: To compare the effects of the five-point hands free (FPHF) exercise program and standard eye exercises on computer vision syndrome (CVS) and vestibulo-ocular symptoms among Trang Hospital staff.

Study design: A prospective, comparative, cluster-randomized study

Setting: Trang Hospital, Trang, Thailand

Subjects: Sixty-two office workers with CVS symptoms

Methods: Participants were divided into a standard exercise group (n=31) and a FPHF group (n=31). CVS symptoms were assessed using the CVS questionnaire. Vestibular ocular motor function was evaluated using the Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS) tool before and after a 3-week intervention.

Results: After three weeks, both the FPHF and the standard group improved CVS and VOMS scores. The FPHF group had a reduction in almost all symptoms, similar to the standard group. The FPHF group significantly reduced headaches, dizziness, and fogginess during VOMS (p < 0.05). However, between-group differences in CVS and VOMS cumulative scores were not statistically significant.

Conclusions: The FPHF program demonstrated potential benefits in reducing CVS and vestibulo-ocular symptoms, suggesting that it may be a viable alternative intervention for managing CVS. However, further research is needed to establish its long-term effectiveness compared to standard exercises.

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