COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME AMONG ACADEMIC COMMUNITY IN MULAWARMAN UNIVERSITY, INDONESIA DURING WORK FROM HOME IN COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Abstract

Background: The new normal era in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic has changed various aspects of life, including teaching and learning activities in the education system. The increasing use of gadgets such as laptops, cell phones while studying or working at home has an impact on increasing health problems. Many people who work on laptops report high levels of complaints and workrelated symptoms, including eyestrain or computer vision syndrome (CVS). Aims: The objective of researchto determine the risk factors of CVS in the Mulawarman University academic community while working from home. Settings and Design: This research is analytic observational with cross sectional study of 746 theUniversity of Mulawarman academic community consisting of lecturers, education staff, and students. Methods and Material: Data collection using an online questionnaire by google form. This study was conducted among 746 respondents in Mulawarman University. All the respondents were asked to confirm informed consent to participate in the study. Statistical analysis used: Data were analyzed using statistic program. The binar logistic registration test was used to study the significance of influences. Results: The risk factors for the incidence of CVS in the Mulawarman University academic community are influenced by monitor distance, illumination level, eye disorders and sex, while the use of air conditioner is a protective factor for CVS incidence. Conclusions: The Mulawarman University academic community has a risk of CVS incidence.