Screen Time and Dry Eye in School-Aged Children: A Comparative Study Between High and Low Altitudes
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Aim: This study aims to investigate the relationship between screen time and dry eye disease in school-age children living in regions of varying altitudes by assessing ocular symptoms, tear film stability, and tear production. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 398 school children aged 6-18 in Lucknow (low altitude) and Sikkim (high altitude) over a year. Data collection involved history-taking, OSDI questionnaires, and ocular examinations. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS.
Author: Ramlah Akhtar, Jayanti Chaudhary, Dr. Ragni Kumari, Dr. Mohammad Nooruz Zaman
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6967826457
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