Health Condition 1: H359- Unspecified retinal disorder
Conditions
Interventions
Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL
Sponsors
AIIMS, New Delhi
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants must... 1.Be enrolled healthcare students (B.Optom., MBBS, B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc., MD, DM, MCh, or PhD) at AIIMS Delhi. 2.Have a total digital screen time (academic + non-academic) of more than 2 hours/day. 3.Regularly use digital screens for academic purposes (e.g., online lectures, research, note-taking, assignments). 4.Be willing to provide informed consent and complete the study questionnaire.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded if they- Have a diagnosed sleep disorder (e.g., insomnia, sleep apnea) or are on medications affecting sleep. Have a history of significant psychological disor-ders (e.g., severe anxiety, depression) requiring on-going medical treatment. Have any known ocular pathology (e.g., kerato-conus, retinal disorders) that may affect visual function. Have undergone refractive surgery or any ocular surgery in the past 6 months. Use medications affecting vision, sleep, or stress (e.g., antidepressants, sedatives). Have any neurological conditions that may impact digital screen use or academic performance.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevalence and severity of Digital Eye Strain (DES) (CVS-Q score) Sleep quality (PSQI score) Psychological stress level (PSS score) Association of DES, sleep, and stress with academic performance (GPA/self-reported)Timepoint: Single cross-sectional assessment at baseline (enrolment, one timepoint) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevalence & Severity of Digital Eye Strain Measured through self reported symptoms from the validated questionnaire Sleep Quality Disturbances Evaluated using self-reported responses on sleep patterns their academic impact Psychological Stress Key Stressors Assessed based on questionnaire responses identifying academic nonacademic stress factors Correlations Between Factors Analysis of relationships among digital eye strain sleep disturbances psychological stress & academic performanceTimepoint: 1. All secondary outcomes will be assessed at a single time point during the survey administration (baseline) among participating healthcare students at AIIMS Delhi | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSanjay Kumar Mishra
AIIMS, New Delhi
Outcome results
None listed