# Impact of educational intervention on knowledge regarding ocular exercises for computer vision syndrome

## TL;DR

A video-based educational program significantly improved adolescents' knowledge about ocular exercises to prevent computer vision syndrome.

## Contribution

This study demonstrates the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching in enhancing knowledge about ocular exercises for computer vision syndrome.

## Key findings

- Knowledge about ocular exercises significantly increased after the intervention (p < 0.001).
- The percentage of participants with adequate knowledge rose from 0% to 86.66%.
- Participants with inadequate knowledge dropped from 70% to 0% post-intervention.

## Abstract

The increasing use of digital devices has led to a rise in computer vision syndrome (CVS), especially among adolescents. Prolonged
screen exposure results in symptoms like eye strain, dryness, irritation and headaches, affecting students' health and academic
performance. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching programs in enhancing knowledge about
ocular exercises for computer vision syndrome prevention. A pre-experimental, one-group pre-test post-test research design was employed,
involving 60 adolescents aged 13-18 years from selected schools in Visnagar. Participants were assessed using a structured knowledge
questionnaire before and after exposure to video-assisted teaching programs. Data showed a significant increase in knowledge
post-intervention (p < 0.001). The percentage of participants with adequate knowledge increased from 0% to 86.66%, while those with
inadequate knowledge decreased from 70% to 0%.