The hidden cost of digital learning: a cross-sectional study assessing the prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS) among medical students in Jordan
Our study found a 56.3% prevalence of CVS among Jordanian medical students, with over 80% having ocular and extraocular symptoms. Symptoms, attack duration and frequency were higher, especially in females, highlighting the need for preventive measures and increased awareness about prolonged screen use.
Authors
- Anower Hussain
- Rana Ahmed Qawaqzeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3566-2683)
- Motasem Al-Latayfeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2107-8213)
- Hazim Alkousheh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7175-7529)
- Yara Alkousheh
- Layan Al Juneidi
- Lina Al-Zerikat
Institutions
- University of Jordan (JO)
- Hashemite University (JO)
- The Farah Hospital (JO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-093939
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 12.19