ArticleMiddle East African journal of ophthalmology
Magnitude and Determinants of Computer Vision Syndrome among College Students at a Saudi University.
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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors Among Nursing Students Regarding Computer Vision Syndrome
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Clinical manifestations, prevalence, and risk factors of asthenopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of global health · 2026Pooled it
- Prevalence of computer vision syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of optometryPooled it
- Consensus on Diagnostic Criteria, Clinical Symptoms, and Risk Factors for Visual Fatigue: A Modified Delphi Study.Ophthalmology and therapy · 2026Article
- The Prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome Among Medical Students in Syria: A National Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
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- Computer vision syndrome and its associated factors in health science students from a university in Peru.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Assessment of the prevalence and risk factors for dry eye symptoms among Romanian medical students using the ocular surface disease index - a cross-sectional study.BMC ophthalmology · 2024Article
- Prevalence of Dry Eye Symptoms and Associated Risk Factors among University Students in Poland.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Analysis of the Outcomes of the Screen-Time Reduction in Computer Vision Syndrome: A Cohort Comparative Study.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeTo review students' perceived symptom-based computer vision syndrome (CVS) and its determinants and to suggest preventive measures.
methodsThis cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2021 at a university in Central Saudi Arabia. The presence and severity of symptoms related to CVS were investigated. The total CVS symptom score was the outcome variable. The CVS score was correlated to participants' demographics, visual habits when using digital devices, and knowledge about CVS. Due to skewed distribution, a nonparametric method was used for analysis.
resultsOverall, 521 students were surveyed. The prevalence of CVS based on at least one symptom was 96% (95% confidence interval 94.3-97.7). The median score was 8.0 (interquartile range 4.0-12.0). Of the 24 possible CVS scores, 42 students (8%) had scores of 18 or more (severe CVS). Being female (Mann-Whitney [MW]
conclusionMost of the students suffered from mild-to-moderate CVS symptoms. Health promotion for prevention and periodic ophthalmic consultations are recommended. Identified predictors should be the focus when implementing strategies to combat CVS in the adolescent Saudi population.
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