Gaurav Kumar Bhardwaj*, Phani Krishna Athreya and Nice Ghosh

Department of Optometry and Vision Science, Amity University, India

*Corresponding Author: Gaurav Kumar Bhardwaj, Department of Optometry and Vision Science, Amity University, India.

Received: June 10, 2023; Published: August 02, 2023

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this survey is to evaluate ocular symptoms and to understand relation between dry eye disease, years of experience at work among microscope users associated to electronic industry in India.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional, questionnaire based prospective study. Subjects aged between 18 to 30 years working in electronic industry with microscopes were included who did not have any history of ocular disease and surgery. Data related to their demographics, ocular symptoms, DEQ-5 questionnaire and CISS questionnaire were obtained from all the subjects. Data was entered in to excel and a statistical analysis including Spearman's rank correlation coefficient were applied using SPSS software.

Results: Studying a sample of 246 participants, it was revealed that tiredness of eye, loss of concentration were the most common, and floating of objects was the least common symptom among all asthenopia related symptoms. 37.40% of the total participants are suffering from symptoms of dry eye disease. A positive correlation (0.308) between the DEQ-5 score and experience at work has been found in this study.

Conclusion: Symptoms of dry eye and eye tiredness are commonly seen among microscope users of electronic industry. Yearly ocular evaluation and dry eye assessment are recommended for electronic industry workers working with microscopes. Taking a brief, frequent break during work can provide relief from tired eyes symptom.

 Keywords: Microscope; Asthenopia; Dry Eye; Electronic Industry; Eye Tiredness

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Citation

Citation: Gaurav Kumar Bhardwaj., et al. “Survey on Ocular Symptoms Among Microscope Users in Electronic Industry, India".Acta Scientific Ophthalmology 6.9 (2023): 02-06.

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