Yasman Hadi, Corneal Fellowship in an interview with Fars News Agency Health Reporter about «Dry eye due to online classes“Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, many governments have decided to close educational institutions, including schools and universities, to maintain social distance and prevent the spread of the disease,” he said.
He continued: in order to maintain the stability of education, they went to holding virtual classes. Therefore, students have been using online classes for several months, and it is not yet clear when schools and universities will return in full.
The ophthalmologist said that the changes in education towards virtualization have led children, adolescents and young people to use electronic tools, including computers, tablets and mobile phones, at different times of the day.
Hadi added: “This has caused concern around the world about the various side effects of long-term use of this electronic device.”
He said: “One of the most common eye problems caused by the use of electronic devices is fatigue and dry eyes caused by digital instruments. Common symptoms include dry eyes, itching, foreign body sensation, tears, temporary blurred vision and headaches.
The ophthalmologist noted: “Various studies in different parts of the world have reported the prevalence of this problem among students who use online classes ranging from 25% to 93% and have shown that the prevalence of dry eye in adolescents who use smartphones They use it and it is especially used more than two hours a day.
Hadi added: “Also in the Corona pandemic period, there were restrictions on the outdoor activities of children and adolescents, which in turn led to more hours being spent on computer games or television and electronic devices, even outside of school hours.”
“Studies have shown that using computer games on smartphones for more than an hour a day is an important risk factor for dry eye,” he said.
The ophthalmologist noted: ن Therefore, it is important for parents and teachers to be aware of these risks and to be more careful about the length of time children and adolescents use these devices, the distance from the screen and the type of daily activities.
Hadi added: “The most important suggestion to prevent ocular complications caused by electronic devices is to reduce the hours of using this device.” The least that can be done is to reduce the hours of extracurricular use of smartphones and computers and increase physical and outdoor activities.
He reminded: in the intervals of using electronic tools, it is better to rest the eyes and reduce the fatigue of the eyes by voluntary blinking and looking at the distances away. It is also recommended that you blink intentionally while looking at the screen regularly to prevent the tear film from drying out.
“It is recommended to use artificial tears without preservatives that can be obtained without a doctor’s prescription,” said the ophthalmologist. An examination by an ophthalmologist should be considered if the symptoms do not resolve despite following these tips, or if redness and inflammation of the eyes occur.
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