Dry eye among computer operators at a tertiary care centre in India.

Abstract

There is global digitalization. With the increased use of computers in the workplace, refraction and dry eye related health concerns are developing. This study is conducted to evaluate the effects of long-term computer use on tear production and evaporation. Thisis a cross-sectional study among 97 computer operators in a Tertiary care centre. Dry eye disease was assessed subjectively with the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire and objectively by performing Schirmer's test and Tear Break-up Time (TBUT). Majority of participants (59.2%) were male's age group between 36- 40 years. The prevalence of dry eye among the computer Operators was found to be 51%. Mean TBUT and mean Schirmer's Test value for those with dry eye was 12.65s and 10.3mm respectively. This study showed that a positive relation between dry eye and computer usage. Computer users are predisposed to developing dry eye diseases. It is therefore necessary for them to go for regular ophthalmic examination to prevent dry eye symptoms and disease.