Journal for Quality in Public Health
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): Journal for Quality in Public Health

Impaired Vision Function Due to Use of Gadget

Syafi'in Syafi'in (Optisien Institution Refraction Academy, Jakarta)
Byba Melda Suhita (IIK STRADA Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 May 2021

Abstract

Background: The disruption of the visual function resulting from the use of gadgets, by explaining the disturbance of the visual function that occurs and the proper and correct use of gadgets, which can maintain vision function, especially for children and adolescents Method: SLiterature sources were searched using data bases: Google Scholar, Pubmed, Proquest, Science Direct, and Sinta using keywords: computer, gadget, portable display, smartphone and eye, myopia, vision, visual. With boolen operators (AND, OR, NOT). The articles obtained were published between January 2015 and October 2020 for selection according to the objectives of the literature review and obtained as many as fifteen studies included in this literature review. Result: Prolonged use of gadgets and the like was significantly associated with decreased visual acuity and the onset of myopia (8 studies), as well the occurrence of one or more Computer Vison Syndrome in the eye organs (7 studies). Conclusion: The use of gadgets is not the only main cause of health problems, but contributes significantly to various health problems, especially impaired vision, namely decreased visual acuity, myopia, and computer vision syndrome. Proper management of gadget usage can prove beneficial in understanding education and other fields better whereas excessive use can lead to various health problems.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JQPH

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Public Health

Description

Journal for Quality in Public Health is a scientific Journal that contains knowledge, philosophy and practice of public health. The scope of the journal includes the following: • Survailens Public Health • Epidemiology • Health Policy and Management • Health Research • Health Statistics ...