Prevalence, Risk Factor and Symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome among Medical Students - A Tertiary Hospital Study.

Abstract

In today's educational environment, medical students in India heavily depend on digital technology for their studies, research, and communication. This shift, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has significantly changed how medical education is delivered and consumed [1]. While these advancements bring many benefits, they also pose new challenges, especially the increase in Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) among medical students. CVS, also called Digital Eye Strain, includes various eye and vision problems caused by prolonged use of computers, tablets, smartphones, and other digital devices