1Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Organon of Medicine, Faculty of Homoeopathy, Parul University, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, 391760, India
Email: drpratima.athani@gmail.com
2Academic Director, Ph.D. Guide, HOD, Department of Organon of Medicine, Ahmedabad Homoeopathic Medical College, Faculty of Homoeopathy, Parul University, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, 391760, India
Received: 12th Sep, 2025; Revised: 13th Oct, 2025; Accepted: 16th Dec, 2025; Available Online: 10th Jan, 2026
This study investigates the impact of prolonged computer use on the visual and musculoskeletal health of IT professionals, drawing insights from a detailed ergonomic and visual health questionnaire. The findings reveal a high prevalence of symptoms associated with Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), with 117.72% of respondents reporting extra-ocular complaints such as headaches, neck pain, and backache often overlapping with other symptom domains. Accommodative or asthenopic symptoms like eyestrain, dry eyes, and irritation were reported by 87.33%, while ocular surface issues such as burning and watery eyes affected 40.51%. Visual problems including blurred vision, double vision, and glare sensitivity were noted by 31.68% of participants. The most frequently reported individual symptoms were eyestrain (50.62%), backache (37.99%), neck pain (34.17%), shoulder pain (24.03%), and headaches (21.53%). Ergonomic assessments showed that 37.99% of users maintained a viewing distance of 10–20 inches, and 64.55% aligned their monitor tops with eye level, yet 70.13% lacked glare filters and 19.62% noticed screen flicker. Lighting conditions were suboptimal, with 44.94% relying solely on fluorescent overhead lighting and 77.85% rating brightness as medium. Curtains were the most common form of window light control (64.58%). Work habits varied, with 34.18% taking informal breaks and 14.55% working continuously without rest. Screen maintenance was inconsistent—only 23.33% cleaned their screens daily, while 59.76% did so rarely. Regarding visual correction, 39.24% wore glasses, predominantly single-vision lenses (58.73%), which may not be optimized for intermediate screen distances. These results underscore the multifactorial nature of CVS, linking poor ergonomic setups, inadequate lighting, and insufficient visual hygiene to both ocular and musculoskeletal discomfort. The study advocates for a multidimensional preventive approach, including ergonomic workstation adjustments, regular breaks, improved lighting, and customized optical aids to mitigate CVS and enhance occupational well-being among IT professionals.
Keywords: Backache, Computer Vision Syndrome, Ergonomic, IT professional, Eyestrain.
How to cite this article: Billure P, Rawal HK. An Ergonomic and Visual Health Survey to Check the Prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome among Computer Users in I.T. Professionals. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(6s): 1036-1043; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.6s.135
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