Open AccessComputer vision syndrome among Saudi population: An evaluation of prevalence and risk factors
Author(s) -
Alaa Nabil Turkistani,
Arwa Z. Alromaih,
Majd Alrayes,
Abdulrazaq Al Ojan,
Wisam Al-Issawi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2466_20
Subject(s) - medicine , population , blurred vision , neck pain , health care , quality of life (healthcare) , environmental health , alternative medicine , psychiatry , nursing , pathology , economic growth , economics
In the recent era of technological evolution, electronic devices have become an essential part of our lives, not merely in professional work settings, but also in daily leisure activities. Although these devices have simplified our lives, they are associated with a wide variety of health complaints. Thus, the so-called computer vision syndrome (CVS) has become a growing public health problem and has gained significant attention as it plays an important role in the quality of life of each individual, which in turn has put an increased burden on the health care system. Eye symptoms are among the most reported, yet extraocular symptoms were frequently described as adding an extra load.