Computer vision syndrome: a study of the knowledge, attitudes and practices in Indian ophthalmologists.
Indian J Ophthalmol
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2007 Jul-Aug; 55(4): 289-94
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To study the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) towards computer vision syndrome prevalent in Indian ophthalmologists and to assess whether 'computer use by practitioners' had any bearing on the knowledge and practices in computer vision syndrome (CVS). MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A random KAP survey was carried out on 300 Indian ophthalmologists using a 34-point spot-questionnaire in January 2005.RESULTS:
All the doctors who responded were aware of CVS. The chief presenting symptoms were eyestrain (97.8%), headache (82.1%), tiredness and burning sensation (79.1%), watering (66.4%) and redness (61.2%). Ophthalmologists using computers reported that focusing from distance to near and vice versa (P =0.006, chi2 test), blurred vision at a distance (P =0.016, chi2 test) and blepharospasm (P =0.026, chi2 test) formed part of the syndrome. The main mode of treatment used was tear substitutes. Half of ophthalmologists (50.7%) were not prescribing any spectacles. They did not have any preference for any special type of glasses (68.7%) or spectral filters. Computer-users were more likely to prescribe sedatives/anxiolytics (P = 0.04, chi2 test), spectacles (P = 0.02, chi2 test) and conscious frequent blinking (P = 0.003, chi2 test) than the non-computer-users.CONCLUSIONS:
All respondents were aware of CVS. Confusion regarding treatment guidelines was observed in both groups. Computer-using ophthalmologists were more informed of symptoms and diagnostic signs but were misinformed about treatment modalities.
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Assunto principal:
Oftalmologia
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Transtornos da Visão
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Atitude Frente aos Computadores
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Computadores
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Astenopia
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Prevalência
Tipo de estudo:
Guia de Prática Clínica
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Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
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Pesquisa qualitativa
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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