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    A clinical study on Computer Vision Syndrome.
    (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Ganga, M.P.; Bavalatti, N.; Manjusha, R.
    Computer has become a household gadget in the present era, found in almost all aspects of life and its convenience has brought with it the disadvantages as with any invention of human civilization. With progressive increase in the usage of computers, the term Repeated Stress Injury (RSI) has found place in the contemporary medical science. The incidence of Computer Vision Syndrome is as high as 50%-90% among the employees of computer profession. Computers have increased the work efciency, communications and have opened access to information like never before. Despite these contributions to the society, prolonged exposure to Video Display Terminals (VDT's) has been the cause of a visual and ergonomic disorder called "Computer Vision Syndrome" (CVS). Symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome are caused by ocular (ocular-surface abnormalities or accommodative spasms) and / or extra ocular (ergonomic) etiologies. It is out of question to verify the existence of similar condition of “Computer Vision Syndrome” in ancient documents, as the ailment is the consequence of modern invention. But there is a room to understand the disease from Ayurvedic perspectives and to methodically apply Ayurvedic remedies for the modern ailment. In this clinical study on “Computer Vision Syndrome”, a total number of 55 patients were registered and out of these, 53 patients completed the whole treatment. The general observations and the effect of therapy quoted include the data of 53 patients who have completed the entire course of treatment. Oral administration of Saptamrita Lauha tablets, 500 mg BD/day with unequal quantity of Madhu , Ghrita and Triphala eye drops one drop in each eye, 4 times/day for 30 days has found to be effective in the management of CVS.
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    A survey study on Computer Vision Syndrome. Salakya Sandipani,
    (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Karunarathna, W.D.C.K.; Balasooriya, M.G.D.N.; Karandugoda, K.K.I.E.
    Computer Vision Syndrome is one among the life style disorders which is related to prolonged use of computer, tablet PC, e-reader and mobile phones. There are several guidelines to be followed in using these devices. Misuse of these devices can lead to symptoms such as watering of eyes, headache, blurring vision, irritation of eyes. This study was conducted as a survey to determine the causes, symptoms of CVS, knowledge and practices of computer use and to evaluate the various factors in computer use with the occurrence of CVS symptoms. A questionnaire was prepared to obtain data including all the aspects of computer usage such as symptoms, reference materials and preventive measures. The study included 65 people who used the computer daily for an hour or more over a period of several months and people having two or more symptoms of CVS in irrespective of their sex, age, occupation and religion. According to the collected data, when using the computer 32% use it up to one hour, 18% up to one to two hours, 10% more than ten hours. Headache was the major symptom seen in CVS. As a percentage it was 40% followed by watery eyes 38%, eye strain 35%, neck pain 28%. Moreover 50% people involved in this study adopted a method for preventive measures of CVS. Among them 23% were claimed to be wearing spectacles, 22% taking breaks in between computer use, 9% having concern on distance and angle of computer screen. Thus it can be concluded that headache was the major symptom seen in CVS. Over 50% follow preventive measures for CVS.