A Hospital Based Observational Study to Evaluate Post Covid Computer Vision Syndrome

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Abstract
Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess post covid computer vision syndrome.
Methods: The present study was conducted in the Department of Ophthalmology for 12 months .200 participants
were included in the study.
Results: The female participants were the majority and accounted for 52%, while the males constituted 48%.
Most of the patients belonged to 21-40 years of age. Concerning their education level, 17% were in primary
school. Most of the children were from the city side, accounting for 64%, whereas those from the village were
36%. Headache was the most selected symptom followed by tearing, itching, blurred vision, eye pain eye redness,
burning, excessive blinking and dryness. Other minor selected symptoms were double vision and colored halos
around objects. Female gender was significantly associated with an increased risk of CVS as compared with males
and participants in the higher age groups were significantly associated with a high prevalence of CVS as compared
with participants in the age group of 13 to 15 years. Participants at intermediate and secondary schools were also
at high risk of CVS. Lastly, symptoms experienced before COVID and increased severity of symptoms with
COVID were also independent predictors (risk factors) of CVS among the studied participants.
Conclusion: A significant association between prevalence and demographic factors, such as age, gender, and
education level, was established. A significant association between the prevalence of CVS and symptoms before
and during the COVID-19 pandemic was also established. The main signs associated with CVS included
headache, tearing, itchiness, blurred vision, eye redness, eye pain, and dryness.