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Screen Time and its Relation with Ophthalmic Problems among Medical Students
Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences ; 16(12):295-297, 2022.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2233807
ABSTRACT

Background:

The inflated use of digital screens has completely changed the lives of people physically, mentally and psychologically. The covid-19 pandemic has also compelled people of all age groups to shift to digital media. The average screen time usage is 7-9 hours a day which is alarming. Aim(s) To find out the relation of screen time with ophthalmic problems among medical students. Study

Design:

Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study Department of Community Medicine, HITEC-IMS Taxila from 1st January 2020 to 30th June 2020.

Methodology:

One hundred and fifty two medical students were included using non probability convenience sampling technique. An electronic questionnaire was developed and Google forms were used for data registration. Result(s) The relation between screen time duration with difficulty in refocusing (p=0.05) and eye redness (p=0.05). No relation was found between screen duration and headache, eye strain, blurred vision and refractive errors. Conclusion(s) High screen time is found to be related to ophthalmic problems like difficulty refocussing and eye redness which if not addressed properly might result in detrimental effects. Copyright © 2022 Lahore Medical And Dental College. All rights reserved.
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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Year: 2022 Document Type: Article