Prevalence of Discomfort and Visual Strain Due to the Use of Laptops among College Going Students in Hyderabad
M. Roshita Devi, V. Vijaya Lakshmi, M. Gayathri Devi
Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · pp. 1–5 · Published 25 Oct 2018
10.9734/JSRR/2018/43831Abstract
Laptop computers are mostly used by all society members and it has become an integral part of the student community. This study investigates the prevalence of discomfort and visual strain symptoms among college students. A sample of 15 students between the age of 20-25 years from the Home Science College, PJTSAU were selected as respondents. One third of respondents were using laptops for more than 2-4 hrs. Ninety three per cent of respondents experienced lower back pain followed by neck and wrists/hands. Majority of the respondents experienced visual strain like burning sensation, blurred vision and swelling of the eyes. Uses of real keyboards, separate mouse can reduce the incidence of postural discomforts or pain.
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