<p>Tårsubstitut används mycket bland linsbärare och personer med torra ögon. Detär vanligt nuförtiden att arbete i kontorsmiljö och vid datorer ger problem medtorra ögon, Computer vision syndrome (CVS), och att dessa personer dåanvänder tårsubstitut. Ofta står det i tårsubstitutens bipacksedel att de kan geproblem med dimsyn en stund efter applicering.Tidigare studier har visat att aberrationerna i ögat ökar vid applicering avtårsubstitut och möjligtvis är det anledningen till att dimsynen uppkommer.Syfte: Syftet med studien är att ta reda på hur mycket synkvaliteten påverkas avtvå olika tårsubstitut och hur lång tid den påverkas.Metod: Metoden innebar att närvisus och aberrationer mättes på 30 patienter (60ögon) först utan tårsubstitut. Sedan applicerades det första tårsubstitutet(Systane) i höger öga och ytterligare en mätning av närvisus och aberrationerutfördes. Därefter gjordes ytterligare 5 mätningar av aberrationerna, en var fjärdeminut. Samma sak utfördes sedan på vänster öga men då med Lacryvisc iställetför Systane.Resultat: Resultatet visade att med Systane försämrades visus hos 11 patienter.Aberrationerna ökade vid appliceringen av tårsubstitutet. Med Lacryvsicförsämrades visus hos 29 av patienterna. Abberrationerna ökade även där vidappliceringen.</p>

Tårsubstitut används mycket bland linsbärare och personer med torra ögon. Detär vanligt nuförtiden att arbete i kontorsmiljö och vid datorer ger problem medtorra ögon, Computer vision syndrome (CVS), och att dessa personer dåanvänder tårsubstitut. Ofta står det i tårsubstitutens bipacksedel att de kan geproblem med dimsyn en stund efter applicering.Tidigare studier har visat att aberrationerna i ögat ökar vid applicering avtårsubstitut och möjligtvis är det anledningen till att dimsynen uppkommer.Syfte: Syftet med studien är att ta reda på hur mycket synkvaliteten påverkas avtvå olika tårsubstitut och hur lång tid den påverkas.Metod: Metoden innebar att närvisus och aberrationer mättes på 30 patienter (60ögon) först utan tårsubstitut. Sedan applicerades det första tårsubstitutet(Systane) i höger öga och ytterligare en mätning av närvisus och aberrationerutfördes. Därefter gjordes ytterligare 5 mätningar av aberrationerna, en var fjärdeminut. Samma sak utfördes sedan på vänster öga men då med Lacryvisc iställetför Systane.Resultat: Resultatet visade att med Systane försämrades visus hos 11 patienter.Aberrationerna ökade vid appliceringen av tårsubstitutet. Med Lacryvsicförsämrades visus hos 29 av patienterna. Abberrationerna ökade även där vidappliceringen.

Carotenoids are essential for visual function, however their potential role in Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is not known. By providing carrot powder, this study examined carotenoid metabolism and visual function in CVS. CVS participants were recruited into a double-blind, placebo-controlled, repeated measures trial (n=19, ages 20-65) and were randomized to 2 supplementation groups; control (15g cream of wheat powder) or carrot enriched (15g carrot powder, 33% of vitamin A RDA for adults) in an isocaloric pudding and yogurt for 4 weeks. Retinal function, self-perceived vision status, and plasma carotenoids/retinoids were assessed, along with plasma lipids and oxidative stress markers. Photopic b-waves marginally improved following supplementation reflecting higher phototransduction, possibly due to increased plasma carotenoid/retinoid levels. LDL cholesterol and oxidative stress markers showed trending reductions illustrating a protective role of the carrot. Carrot powder, at a minimal supplementation dose, can be recommended for CVS.

Aim: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome symptoms in office workers conducting ordinary computer work and if the intensity of such symptoms covaried with self-estimated limitations in work productivity.  Method: A digitalized survey consisting of Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire and Work Limitations Questionnaire was sent out to 580 office workers at three different organizations. 146 people responded to the survey (25% response rate). After removal due to exclusion criteria’s, 54 (59%) women and 38 (41%) men remained. Multiple regression analysis analyzed the association between visual symptoms and self-assessed productivity loss. Main result: Out of the 92 respondents, 42 were classified as non-Computer Vision Syndrome cases (46%). The estimated prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome was 54% (50). The multiple regression analysis showed statistically significant associations (p &lt;0,05) between Computer Vision Syndrome symptoms and self-assessed productivity loss. More intense visual symptoms were associated with more self-assessed productivity loss.  Conclusions: More than half of the office workers had Computer Vision Syndrome, which indicates that there is a common occupational health problem for the office workers and that organizations have potential productivity gains. Further research is needed to investigate more confounding factors and to draw conclusions about causality. / Problemformulering: Bildskärmsarbete ökar stadigt bland befolkningen och användandet av bildskärm kan öka risken för visuella problem. Det finns få studier som belyser betydelsen av en god synergonomi i relation till produktivitet. Denna studie har potential att klargöra att det kan finnas vinster för organisationer att förebygga dålig synergonomi. Syfte: Syftet med den här tvärsnittsstudien var att undersöka förekomsten av Computer Vision Syndrome symptom bland kontorsarbetare som dagligen utför vanligt bildskärmsarbete och om intensiteten i sådana symptom samvarierar med självskattad nedsättning i arbetsproduktivitet. Metod: En digitaliserad enkät bestående av Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire samt Work Limitations Questionnaire skickades ut till 580 kontorsarbetare tillhörande tre olika organisationer. 146 personer besvarade enkäten (25% svarsfrekvens). Efter att exkluderingskriterierna beaktats återstod 54 kvinnor (59%) och 38 män (41%). Multipel regressionsanalys analyserade associationen mellan symptom på bristande synergonomi och självskattad produktivitetsförlust. Huvudresultat: Av 92 respondenter så klassificerades 42 som ej Computer Vision Syndrome fall (46%). Den uppskattade prevalensen av Computer Vision Syndrome var 54% (50). Den multipla regressionsanalysen visade statistiskt signifikanta samband (p &lt;0,05) mellan Computer Vision Syndrome och självskattad nedsättning i arbetsproduktivitet. Ju mer symptom på bristande synergonomi en person skattade, desto högre var den självskattade produktivitetsförlusten. Slutsats: Över hälften av kontorsarbetarna hade Computer Vision Syndrome vilket indikerar att det är ett förekommande arbetshälsoproblem för kontorsarbetarna samt att organisationer har produktivitetsvinster att hämta. Fortsatt forskning behövs för att undersöka fler förväxlingsfaktorer samt för att dra slutsatser kring kausalitet.

Aim: The dual aims of this descriptive cross-sectional study were: 1) to assess the prevalence of eye-and visual symptoms among a population of office workers and; 2) to analyse if these symptoms were associated with self-assessed productivity. Method: A questionnaire consisting of the Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire, Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Scale and the Work Limitations Questionnaire was provided to each employee. Descriptive statistics on the number of individuals classified as eye-and visual symptom cases was computed. Multiple logistic regressions analyses were performed on the individual eye-and visual symptom scores as independent variables with the self-assessed productivity limitation scores as the dependent variable. Main result: Out of 127 office workers, 76 answered the questionnaire (60% response rate). The estimated prevalence’s of eye- and visual symptoms were 73% (95% CI: 61−83%) for Computer Vision Syndrome and 32% (95% CI: 21−43%) for Convergence Insufficiency-related symptoms. The multiple regression analyses revealed strong positive associations between eye/visual symptoms and productivity limitations for both Computer Vision Syndrome scores (p&lt;0.001, r2=0,22) and Convergence Insufficiency-related symptoms scores (p&lt;0.001, r2=0,39). Conclusions: Symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome and Convergence Insufficiency were both prevalent, the former more so than the later. These symptoms were both strongly associated with limitations in self-assessed productivity. More research efforts are warranted to replicate and explore these work and health associations. / Syfte: Det första syftet i studien var att uppskatta prevalensen av Computer Vision Syndrome och symtom relaterade till konvergensinsufficiens i en population av kontorsarbetare. Det andra syftet var att analysera om det fanns ett samband mellan dessa symtom och självskattad produktivitetsförlust eller inte. Metod: En kvantitativ enkätstudie med tvärsnittsdesign genomfördes med följande enkätinstrument: Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire, Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Scale and Work Limitations Questionnaire. Deskriptiv statistik beräknades för prevalenserna av antalet fall som var drabbade av respektive arbetshälsoproblem. Två separata multipla regressionsanalyser genomfördes dessutom. Huvudresultat: 76 kontorsarbetare svarade på enkäten (60 % svarsfrekvens). Den uppskattade prevalensen av Computer Vision Syndrome var 73% (95% CI: 61−83%) och av symtom relaterade till konvergensinsufficiens var 32% (95% CI: 21−43%). De multipla regressionsanalyserna visade statistiskt signifikanta (p &lt; 0,001) samband mellan både Computer Vision Syndrome och symtom relaterade till konvergensinsufficiens, med självskattad produktivitetsförlust. Ju mer synsymtom en person skattade, desto högre var den självskattade produktivitetsförlusten. Slutsats: Nästan tre fjärdedelar av kontorsarbetarna hade Computer Vision Syndrome och en tredjedel uppgav symtom relaterade till konvergensinsufficiens. Detta är ett arbetshälsoproblem för de drabbade kontorsarbetarna som behöver åtgärdas, både för de möjliga arbetshälsovinsterna för arbetstagarna och för de möjliga produktivitetsvinsterna för företagen. Större studier behövs för att bekräfta och vidare analysera sambanden mellan synhälsa och arbetsproduktivitet.

The 2010 National Education Technology Plan steadily replaces paper textbooks with study materials on computers. One risk of increased computer usage is increased Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) symptoms. I researched multiple studies to analyze the effects of computer use on dry eye and eye strain and how these symptoms can progress to musculoskeletal pain, headaches, decreased quality of life, loss of confidence and even anxiety and depression. Currently, there is not much data on tablet use so I propose two future experiments to determine if tablets can also cause CVS ocular symptoms.

Quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the level of knowledge and extent of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) among computer users in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Abuja, Nigeria. Structured questionnaires were administered to 100 computer users aged between 18 and 40 years. The study findings revealed that 40 respondents (40%) were aware of CVS and 27 (27%) of them had knowledge of the disorder. 74 (74%) of the respondents experienced at least one symptom of CVS. Headache and eyestrain were the most common symptom of CVS among the population. The study also revealed that the internet (accounting for 50%) was the major source of information about CVS awareness. The study concluded that 27% knowledge level is too low and much emphasis is needed to educate the people at risk of CVS / Health Studies / M.A. (Public Health)

Quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the level of knowledge and extent of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) among computer users in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Abuja, Nigeria. Structured questionnaires were administered to 100 computer users aged between 18 and 40 years. The study findings revealed that 40 respondents (40%) were aware of CVS and 27 (27%) of them had knowledge of the disorder. 74 (74%) of the respondents experienced at least one symptom of CVS. Headache and eyestrain were the most common symptom of CVS among the population. The study also revealed that the internet (accounting for 50%) was the major source of information about CVS awareness. The study concluded that 27% knowledge level is too low and much emphasis is needed to educate the people at risk of CVS / Health Studies / M.A. (Public Health)

Thesis (MPH) --University of Limpopo, 2014 / Topic An investigation of the visual and systemic symptoms experienced by computer users at the National Home Builders’ Registration Council (NHBRC) and British Petroleum (BP) in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa. Background The repetitive use of computers in the working places results in the visual and ergonomic disorders that affect the computer users adversely. The computer users experience fatigue which causes visual symptoms such as eyestrain, blurred vision, heaviness of the eyelids or forehead, dry eyes, sensitivity to light and irritatedeyes. The ergonomic disorders like neck pain, backache and wrist pain are also experienced by computer users. These conditions are collectively called Computer Vision Syndrome which is considered as an occupational hazard. Uncorrected refractive errors and binocular anomalies can contribute to these symptoms. The visual and systemic symptoms that affect the computer users in the workplace need to be investigated. Purpose The purpose of the study was to subjectively investigate the visual and systemic symptoms experienced by computer users in the two selected companies in Gauteng Province South Africa. Methodology Structured questions, (open and close ended) were used to obtain information needed for this study. The questions covered demographic as well as information relating to the use of the computer such as the duration of working on computer, the offices/working environment, the appearance and the distance of the screen to the eyes, the working station and visual devices et cetera. Results Participants included 47 (72.3%) females and 17 (26.2%) males and their ages ranged from 20 to 59 years with the mean of 39.5 and the standard deviation of ± 13.1years. Many (80%) of the participants between the ages of 20 to 29 years reported experiencing eye strain. The highest (75%) percentage of slow refocus was reported by the participants that were between the ages of 30 to 39 years. Most males (58.8%) reported experiencing eye strain, slow refocus and headaches associated with computer use. The majority of the females (63.8%) reported experiencing eye strain, while (59.6%) experienced slow refocus and (51.1%) suffered from headaches. A higher percentage of males (23.5%) experienced wrist pain while lower (14.9%) of females experienced wrist pain. No males (0.0%) reported back pain and only a small (8.5%) of females reported back pain. Conclusion Based on the above findings, it is concluded that visual and the systemic symptoms associated with the use of the computer affected most of the workers from the two companies. The factors that may lead to the various symptoms experienced may be ergonomic (environmental) or visual or a combination of these. The environmental factors can be the angle of gaze to the computer screen or the illumination of the working area, while visual factors could be uncorrected refractive error or binocular anomaly. Other factors may include age and working for prolonged time looking at the computer monitor. These factors may then leads to symptoms like eye strain, slow refocus, blurred vision, headaches, dry eyes and systemic symptoms such as neck pain.

M.Tech. / As computers become more common in the work environment, more people are developing symptoms linked to long-term computer use. These include visual and eye-related symptoms as well as musculo-skeletal symptoms (Sheedy & Shaw-McMinn, 2003; Yan, Hu, Chen & Lu, 2007). This collection of symptoms is known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). There are various allopathic modes of treatment available which are limited in terms of their long term use and side effects. Yan and colleagues (2007) indicate that a correctly designed, ergonomically efficient work place plays a significant role in limiting the development of CVS symptoms. Depending on the reasons for CVS and the symptoms associated with it, alternative treatment options may be appropriate (Yan, et al., 2007). Homoeopathy offers alternate treatment, however no extensive research has been done on the homoeopathic treatment of this condition. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of the homoeopathic remedy Ruta graveolens 6cH together with ergonomic interventions in the work environment in the treatment of Computer Vision Syndrome. This was done by means of a selection questionnaire (APPENDIX B) and a symptom index form (APPENDIX C), rating the severity and frequency of symptoms. This research study is paired to a related study which investigated the efficacy of Ruta graveolens 6cH without ergonomic interventions. These two studies can later be compared to determine whether the remedy Ruta graveolens 6cH by itself is sufficient in treating computer vision syndrome. This study was approved by the Higher Degrees Committee (HDC48/2009) and the Academic Ethics Committee (AEC50/09) at the University of Johannesburg on the 19 June 2009. Thirty one people joined the study. They were recruited by means of flyers and advertisements (APPENDIX E) placed at the University of Johannesburg as well as corporate companies. Participation was voluntary and by means of informed consent (APPENDIX A). Participants were required to fill in a selection questionnaire (APPENDIX B) to see if they qualified for the study. It was a double-blind placebo controlled study in which participants were placed into one of 2 groups. Both groups were required to change the layout of their work environment in order to ensure ergonomic efficiency at their work station (APPENDIX D). Of the two groups, one was dispensed vi the medicated prescription and the other an identically presented unmedicated prescription. Participants were requested to take the medication twice a day for 4 weeks. They were also required to complete a symptom index form (APPENDIX C) on a weekly basis. These forms were collected by the researcher at the end of the four weeks. There was no risk associated with taking the medication. Participants’ right to privacy was adhered to and they were free to withdraw from the study at any time. Of the 31 people who joined the study, 29 completed the study.