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- Digital eye strain (DES) is a common condition caused by long-term use of digital devices, with prevalence rates reported between 10% and over 90%, but no specific studies focused on the UK and Ireland until now.
- A web survey targeting adults who use digital devices for work found a high prevalence of DES at 62.6%, with an average daily usage of 9.7 hours; also, 94.3% reported musculoskeletal symptoms and 89.5% ocular symptoms, particularly among remote workers.
- While the study reveals a high occurrence of DES, only 8.1% of respondents felt their symptoms significantly impacted their work, suggesting the effects may not be as severe for many users.
Article Abstract
Clinical Relevance: Digital eye strain (DES) is a condition encompassing visual and ocular symptoms that may arise due to the prolonged use of digital devices. The 2023 Tear Film Ocular Surface Lifestyle report defined DESas"the development or exacerbation of recurrent ocular symptoms and / or signs related specifically to digital device screen viewing". Studies vary as to the prevalence of DES with some reporting values as low as 10 % and some reporting values over 90 %, however no study has examined the prevalence of DES in the UK or Ireland (UK&I).
Purpose: To determine the prevalence of DES amongst adults who work with digital devices in UK&I, their symptoms and ameliorative approaches taken by those affected.
Methods: A web-based survey of digital device users was conducted. Adults who used a device for at least 1 h per day for work purposes were eligible to participate. The questionnaire was designed to determine the prevalence of DES, daily device usage, musculoskeletal and ocular symptoms, how they manage their symptoms and eye care history.
Results: Based on a Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire score ≥ 6, the occurrence of DES was high at 62.6 %. The mean number of hours devices were used for was 9.7 h. Musculoskeletal symptoms were reported by 94.3 % of users and ocular symptoms by 89.5 % with symptoms most likely to occur with those working from home. 8.1 % of respondents considered their symptoms significant enough to affect their work.
Conclusion: This study provides a valuable insight into DES in digital device users in UK&I and is the first of its kind to be completed. It shows, that while the level of DES is high in device users, at 62.6 %, the actual effect or consequences of it on many does not appear to be significant.
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