A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Interventional Package on Computer Vision Syndrome among Computer Users at Selected Institutions, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Abstract

Background : Computer vision syndrome or digital eye strain as a group of eye and vision related problems that result from prolonged use of computer. Globally, at least 2.2 billion people have a near or distance vision impairment. It is estimated that nearly 60 million people suffer from CVS globally, and that new cases occur each year. However, interventional package on computer vision syndrome will help computer users to enhance knowledge and prevention of Computer vision syndrome. Aim: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of interventional package on computer vision syndrome among computer users. Methodology : An experimental research design to assess the effectiveness interventional package on computer vision syndrome among computer users. Simple random sampling was used to select 100 samples and equally divided into control and experimental group. Self reported checklist was used to collect data. Result: The analysis of the study revealed In survey had done among 150 subjects, the maximum number of subjects 93 (62%) had mild level, 34 (22.66%) subjects had moderate and 4 ( 2.66%) subjects had severe level of computer vision syndrome and 19 (12.66%) subjects had no computer vision syndrome. The majority of subjects belonged to 20-30 years of age. 42% belonged to female category. 47.33% were bachelor degree. 58.66% were having 1-5 year of experience and 90% were belongs to Hindu religion.. In experimental group the pre test mean score was 9.18 with standard deviation of 2.134 and post test mean score was 7.16 with standard deviation of 2.044 and mean difference was 2.02. The obtained ‘t’ value (14.28) was significance at p <0.0007 level. Gender and educational qualification have significant association with the level of computer vision syndrome. Conclusion: The result showed that there was significant decrease level of computer vision syndrome among computer users in experimental group after administration of interventional package. Keywords: Computer vision syndrome, Interventional package, Ophthalmic exercise