Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
The increasing use of digital screens in the workplace has elicited concerns over potential ocular health implications. This study investigates the prevalence of dry eye syndrome (DES) among office workers, with particular emphasis on the role of extended screen use. A cross-sectional study was designed, encompassing a sample of 400 office workers aged between 20-50 years. Participants were subjected to a comprehensive questionnaire, focusing on daily screen usage duration, presence of DES symptoms and other potential confounders. Clinical assessments of the eye were subsequently performed to confirm DES diagnosis. The detected prevalence of DES in the cohort was 32%. Office workers logging over 6 hrs of screen time daily demonstrated. A 2.4-fold increased risk of DES compared to their counterpart’s using screens for less than 2 hrs. When adjusted for variables like age, gender and other environmental elements in the multivariate analysis the association between screen exposure duration and DES remained significant. Our findings underscore the considerable impact of prolonged screen exposure on the prevalence of DES among office workers. Initiatives emphasizing preventive strategies, routine eye evaluations and heightened awareness are crucial to mitigate the incidence and complications of DES in contemporary office settings.
How to cite this article:
Dharmendra Patil. A Cross-sectional Analysis of Dry Prevalence in Office Workers: The Impact of Prolonged Screen Exposure.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.9.70.74
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.9.70.74