ABSTRACT

Many Peoples are using smartphone rather than landlines. Smartphone overuse has been identified as a potentially modifiable risk factor for visual impairment. Many of them use their phones with no knowledge of the ocular negative effects of smart phones. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence, pattern, and impact of smartphone use on ocular health and create awareness program among university students. Research design selected for this study was a cross sectional study. Non probability volunteer sampling methods was used to select 560 sample who met the inclusion criteria. To obtain data, a structured questionnaire with socio demographic and visual manifestations data was used. Data was analyzed using the SPSS program version 22. The overall utilization of smartphone was 98.84%. Furthermore, the average daily duration of smartphone use was 3-6 hours (30.2%) and females claimed that they used smartphone more frequently than males. Furthermore, smartphone users (46%) reported increased dryness after prolonged smartphone use. Finally, the majority of students (69%) experienced one or more ocular problems as a result of smartphone use. The number of hours spent using a digital screen, using a screen in a dark room, and having a blue light filter on a screen were all associated positively with the onset of ocular symptoms. Smartphone use has been linked to the emergence of ocular symptoms. Health education campaigns on smartphone use and related ocular risks are strongly advised. Keywords: Smartphone, Visual Impairment, College Students
Publication date: 01/01/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.1.8485