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LUIS-MAMANI, Gilberto et al. Computer vision syndrome in Peruvian schoolchildren during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vive Rev. Salud [online]. 2023, vol.6, n.17, pp.410-423.  Epub 08-Maio-2023. ISSN 2664-3243.  https://doi.org/10.33996/revistavive.v6i17.234.

As a health problem, SVI can also have a significant economic impact and its detrimental consequences may continue even when the pandemic is over. Objective. To determine the prevalence and related causes of computer vision syndrome (CVI) among students aged 12 to 17 years during COVID-19. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional, observational, analytical and quantitative research was conducted, the population consisted of 345 high school students, a survey was applied through GoogleForms using as instrument, the Computer Vision Sympton Scale (CVSS17) questionnaire. Results. It was evidenced that the participants suffer from computer vision syndrome (CVSS) between a mild to very severe level (67%), most of the participants present greater use of digital devices per day of 4-6 hours. Symptomatology of photophobia to screen 73.3%, eye pain 69.9% and burning eyes 66.4%. No evidence of visual diseases 77.7%; some eventual cases of myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia and anisometropia, therefore, it is concluded that participants suffer from computer visual syndrome between a mild to very severe level (67%). Conclusions. It is suggested to request a complete diagnosis that allows us to have real information about the damage caused by CVI.

Palavras-chave : COVID-19; Electronic devices; Computer visual syndrome.

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