Online ISSN: 2515-8260

Effect Of COVID-19 Lockdown On The Prevalence Of Computer Vision Syndrome In Medical Students

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Gauri Parvathy1 (MD), Naga Harrika Korrapati2 (MD), Pramodhiya Sanduni Perera3 , Rushali Prasad4 , Aakansh Maheshwari5

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Context: Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) refers to ocular symptoms which occur as a result of prolonged use of digital devices. Aims: The main objective was to understand the effects of continuous online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic on the ocular health of medical students. Materials and Methods: This quantitative study used data from a survey questionnaire administered to 200 medical students at Tbilisi State Medical University in Georgia. The questions mainly comprised symptoms related to CVS and digital device use patterns. As a part of the research, 200 students between the ages of 18 and 26 were surveyed.

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