VISION AND LIFE QUALITY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON STUDENTS FROM MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES

Authors

  • Irina Andreea PAVEL ‟Grigore Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iași
  • Camelia Margareta BOGDANICI ‟Grigore Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iași
  • V. C. DONICA ‟Grigore Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iași
  • Corina Georgiana BOGDANICI ‟Grigore Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iași

Abstract

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a significant health issue, especially among medical students due to their extensive use of digital devices. This study aims to examine the relationship between CVS and the use of various gadgets among Romanian, English, and French medical students, while also assessing differences between these groups. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted with 292 Romanian, 62 English, and 61 French medical students from universities in Iași and Paris. An anonymous survey, distributed via Google Forms, gathered data on CVS symptoms. Results: Female students predominated across all groups (64.7% of Romanians, 69% of French, and 54.8% of English). The most common eye symptoms reported were dry eyes, focusing difficulties, and eye fatigue. Romanian students experienced dry eyes (73.3%) and blurred vision (68.9%); English students reported eye fatigue (66.1%) and dry eyes (58.1%); while French students primarily faced eye fatigue (91.8%). Neck, shoulder, and back pain were common non-ocular symptoms across all groups. Conclusions: Ocular symptoms like dry eyes, eye fatigue, and blurred vision were similar among the groups, with widespread recognition of the health impacts of prolonged screen use.

Author Biographies

  • Irina Andreea PAVEL, ‟Grigore Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iași

    Faculty of Medicine

  • Camelia Margareta BOGDANICI, ‟Grigore Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iași

    Faculty of Medicine 

  • V. C. DONICA, ‟Grigore Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iași

    Faculty of Medicine 

  • Corina Georgiana BOGDANICI, ‟Grigore Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iași

    Faculty of Medicine

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2024-12-23