Department of Ophthalmology, Santosh Medical College and Hospital, Ghaziabad
*Corresponding author: Sarita Aggarwal, SI 68, Shastri Nagar, Ghaziabad-201002 (U.P) Phone Number: 9810972539. E-mail: sarita.doctor@gmail.com
Online published on 24 June, 2014.
To Study The Incidence Of CVS In Computer Users And To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Tear Substitutes & Role Of Ergonomics In The Management Of CVS.
100 subjects in age group 10–60 yrs., who have been using computer for minimum of 2hrs/day for at least 5–6 days/week, were chosen. Each subject underwent for Visual Acuity examination, Slit Lamp Examination, CVS Scoring & following tests.
Schirmer Test
Tear Film Break up Time (Tbut)
Out of 76 subjects having CVS score >6, 52 used the computer for 4 - 8 hrs. & 4 used for <4hrs. Thus, more is the exposure time more is the chances of CVS.
There was more improvement after 4 weeks and 8 weeks in the group taking lubricants and ergonomics into consideration than lubricants alone.
Computer Vision Syndrome, Dry Eye, Lubricants
