Overview of the incidence and risk factors of computer vision syndrome among office workers at PT XYZ, Pasuruan, East Java
Department of Occupational Health and Safety Faculty of Public Health, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 22(01), 1398–1403
Publication history:
Received on 24 February 2024; revised on 07 April 2024; accepted on 09 April 2024
Abstract:
Computers have millions of benefits and functions for their users, but excessive use of computers can also have negative impacts on health, one of which is Computer Vision Syndrome. Computer Vision Syndrome is an eye health problem commonly referred to as digital eye strain, which describes a group of problems experienced related to eye health and vision due to prolonged use of computers, tablets, digital magazines and cell phones. The research is quantitative descriptive research with a cross sectional approach. The research subjects used were all office workers at PT. XYZ, Pasuruan has 21 workers. From 21 samples, it is known that CVS occurred in section workers office PT. XYZ Pasuruan was 52.38% with the complaints most often felt by workers were dry eyes (66.67%), headaches or dizziness (52.38%), blurred vision (52.38%), and difficulty focusing when looking. short distance (47.62%). The incidence of CVS was found most frequently in female workers (80%), the duration of computer use was as long as≥ 4 hours a day (58.82%), eye position that is not at the same level as the computer (75%), and respondents who have a viewing distance of < 50 cm from the computer. (100%).
Keywords:
Computer; Computer Vision Syndrome; Eyes; Workers; Occupational Health
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