Green Medical Journal
Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Green Medical Journal

Prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome Among Medical Students at Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Maghfira Azzahra Yusuf (Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia)
Marliyanti Nur Rahmah Akib (Department of Opthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia)
Febie Irsandy Syahruddin (Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia)
Ratih Natasha Maharani (Department of Opthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia)
Hanna Aulia Namirah (Department of Opthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 May 2025

Abstract

Introduction: Computers are something that is needed nowadays. Computers are not only used to make work easier but also for entertainment. The use of computers in various ways will cause health problems for computer users. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a group of eye symptoms caused by prolonged use of computers or other electronic devices. Objective: Determine the frequency of CVS incidents in medical faculty students at the Indonesian Muslim University in the Class of 2020. Method: This study employed a descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach. Primary data were collected using the Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q), which was distributed to medical students at Universitas Muslim Indonesia via Google Forms. The data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS software. Results: The CVS incidence rate was 116 people (50.9%). Based on gender, the largest number was women, 95 people (91.9%). Based on the use of glasses, CVS was higher among students who did not use glasses, 66 respondents (56.9%). Based on the duration of computer, the highest duration of heavy use was found by 62 people (53.4%). Based on the frequency of rest, <10 minutes more often experienced CVS, namely 89 people (76.7%). Based on viewing distance, there were more respondents with a distance of <50 cm, with 78 people (67.2%). Conclusion: The most common gender who experienced CVS was female, CVS was more prevalent students who did not use glasses with a heavy duration with a rest frequency of <10 minutes and a viewing distance of <50 cm.

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gmj

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Green Medical Journal (GMJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and interesting case reports. The journal focuses on promoting medical and health sciences, derived from basic sciences, clinical and community health research, both in ...