ArticleFrontiers in public health2022
Computer Visual Syndrome in Medical Students From a Private University in Paraguay: A Survey Study.
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- Prevalence of computer vision syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2024Pooled it
- Prevalence of computer vision syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of optometryPooled it
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- Computer vision syndrome and its relationship with sleep and fatigue in medical students.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Problematic Smartphone Use: An Overlooked Trigger for Oculomotor Strain, Cervical Disability, and Headache in Medical Students.Juntendo medical journal · 2025Article
- Computer vision syndrome and its associated factors in health science students from a university in Peru.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Prevalence and Associated Factors of Physical Complaints Among Japanese Esports Players: A Cross-Sectional Study.Cureus · 2024Article
- Computer vision syndrome and associated factors in university students and teachers in Nampula, Mozambique.BMC ophthalmology · 2023Article
- Analysis of the Outcomes of the Screen-Time Reduction in Computer Vision Syndrome: A Cohort Comparative Study.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2023Article
- Concurrent Rising of Dry Eye and Eye Strain Symptoms Among University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic Era: A Cross-Sectional Study.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2022Article
- Exploratory machine learning models for computer vision syndrome in occupational health.Digital healthArticle
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Abstract
Purpose: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with computer vision syndrome in medical students at a private university in Paraguay. Methods: A survey study was conducted in 2021 in a sample of 228 medical students from the Universidad del Pacífico, Paraguay. The dependent variable was CVS, measured with the Computer Visual Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q). Its association with covariates (hours of daily use of notebook, smartphone, tablet and PC, taking breaks when using equipment, use of preventive visual measures, use of glasses, etc.) was examined. Results: The mean age was 22.3 years and 71.5% were women. CVS was present in 82.5% of participants. Higher prevalence of CVS was associated with wearing a framed lens (PR = 1.11, 95% CI: 1.03-1.20). In contrast, taking a break when using electronic equipment at least every 20 min and every 1 h reduced 7% (PR = 0.93, 95% CI: 0.87-0.99) and 6% (PR = 0.94, 95% CI: 0.89-0.99) the prevalence of CVS, respectively. Conclusion: Eight out of 10 students experienced CVS during the COVID-19 pandemic. The use of framed lenses increased the presence of CVS, while taking breaks when using electronic equipment at least every 20 min and every 1 h reduced CVS.
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