Computer-related ophthalmic syndrome in teachers of a University of the Province of Cañete
- Yrene C. Uribe-Hernández,
- Fernando F. Ochoa-Paredes,
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- Carmen P. Tello-Aguilar,
- Roberto R. Buendía-Aparcana,
- Alex Pacheco
- Universidad Nacional de Cañete,
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- Universidad César Vallejo
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Publication Information
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Original language
EnglishPages from-to (Number of pages)
Pages 261-265 (5 pages)Journal (Volume, Issue Number)
Annals of Medicine and Surgery (Volume 85, Issue 2)Publication milestones
- Published - 01/02/2023
Publication status
ISSN
2049-0801Publication IDs
- Scopus: 85161528596
Abstract
Introduction and Importance: Virtual education has impacted the vision of people during the coronavirus pandemic, as by spending more time on the computer, it compromises the eye health of the person causing long-term visual problems. So the objective of this investigation is to assess computer-related ophthalmic syndrome in teachers of a University of the Province of Cañete. Methods: This is a quantitative, nonexperimental, descriptive, cross-sectional study on a total population of 63 teachers, who answered a digital survey using the sociodemographic data and the Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire. Clinical Discussion: From the results it can be observed that the results of computer ophthalmic syndrome in the university teachers of the province of Cañete, where 51 (81%) of the teachers do not present the computer vision syndrome and 12 (19%) presented with the computer vision syndrome. Conclusion: The population conducting virtual education as well as the students should be educated on the measures to be taken to prevent computer ophthalmic syndrome and its consequences.
