Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Computer Vision Syndrome among Office Workers in UiTM Puncak Alam

Wan Nur Amirah  Ibrahim; Nurul Syahniza  Saharudin; Dian Fitri  Lestari

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v8i24.4644

Authors

Wan Nur Amirah Ibrahim Centre of Optometry Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Puncak Alam, 42300 Selangor, Malaysia.
Nurul Syahniza Saharudin Centre of Optometry Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Puncak Alam, 42300 Selangor, Malaysia
Dian Fitri Lestari Ikatan Profesi Optometris Indonesia (IROPIN), Asem Baris Raya Street, No. 6A, Kebon Baru, Tebet Jakarta Selatan 12830, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v8i24.4644

Keywords:

Computer Vision Syndrome, Visual Display Unit, Knowledge, Attitude

Abstract

Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a widespread issue affecting computer users. This study investigated the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice of using visual display unit on CVS among office workers in UiTM Puncak Alam campus and the association between these factors. Majority respondents knew that prolonged computer digital screen usage could lead to CVS(76%) and that practicing good ergonomics(76%) and taking regular screen breaks(69%) can reduce discomfort and risk of injury. There was a significant association between CVS knowledge and gender, years of working with computers, and refractive error status. This study will improve computer users' knowledge of CVS.

Author Biographies

Nurul Syahniza Saharudin, Centre of Optometry Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Puncak Alam, 42300 Selangor, Malaysia

Nurul Syahniza Saharudin earned her Bachelor's Degree in Optometry from MARA University of Technology Malaysia in 2023. Recently she worked as a retail optometrist in Malacca, Malaysia. She has been married for two years and has a newborn baby.

Dian Fitri Lestari, Ikatan Profesi Optometris Indonesia (IROPIN), Asem Baris Raya Street, No. 6A, Kebon Baru, Tebet Jakarta Selatan 12830, Indonesia

Dian Fitri Lestari is an Optometrist in Indonesia who specialized in administration public health Optometry, now I'm a Secretary of Collegium of the Indonesia Optometry Association (IROPIN).

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