Impact of online classes on eye health of children and young adults in the setting of COVID-19 pandemic: A hospital-based survey

• Published in: Oman journal of ophthalmology Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 45 - 50
• Main Authors: Neena, R, Gayathri, M, Prakash, Nimmy, Anantharaman, Giridhar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.01.2023; Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd; Wolters Kluwer - Medknow; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: Children; Coronaviruses; COVID-19; digital eye strain; Electronic equipment and supplies; Health aspects; online classes; Online education; Original; Pandemics; Young adults; India; COVID-19; digital eye strain; online classes

BACKGROUND: To analyze the impact of online classes on eye health of children and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An observational study with a written questionnaire and comprehensive ophthalmic evaluation at a tertiary eye care center in South India, during the COV...