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Visual Health Impact of Online Learning During COVID-19 in Osteopathic Medical Students

Journal: Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Date: 2023/12, 123(12):Pages: A45. doi: Subito , type of study: retrospective study

Full text    (https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/jom-2023-2000/html)

Keywords:

eyes [16]
medical students [402]
osteopathic medicine [1540]
retrospective study [213]
USA [1086]
virtual learning [6]
visual health [1]

Abstract:

Statement of Significance: Although previous studies have shown that online learning during COVID-19 has an impact on visual health, this has not yet been explored in adults. Studies in the past have shown that children who have participated in online learning during COVID-19 had a higher prevalence of eye disease and eye strain. These studies did not include adolescents or adults and were conducted to evaluate the effects of digital strain on visual health in China and India. The purpose of this study is to determine if visual health in osteopathic medical students was impacted by online learning. Research Methods: Retrospective survey study was conducted from 5/21-7/21. IRB approval was attained. A retrospective questionnaire was emailed to Lincoln Memorial University Class of 2023, 2024, and 2025. The survey was sent via email to 728 students through Qualtrics. A reminder regarding the questionnaire was emailed every week for three weeks. The National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire was used to analyze the visual health outcomes. Incomplete surveys were included. Data variables were compared. ANOVA was used to find p value and analyze differences between genders and eye strain impact. Data Analysis: There were 189 total surveys. This included 126 females and 63 males. Participants with previously excellent vision at 29.17% decreased to 20.83% and very good vision 31.25% decreased to 14.06% since COVID-19. 45.03% reported eye strain due to online learning. 45.51% reported difficulty in reading text online and in print since COVID-19. 55% females reported increased eye strain compared to 29% in men. Gender was analyzed with ANOVA and the p value of 0.00036 showed a significant different between groups. In addition, 25.73% reported changes in their vision since COVID-19 with needing a new prescription or glasses for the first time. Conclusion: Visual health outcomes are negatively influenced by online learning with gender being a significant factor. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to be reliant on online learning and we must take precaution to preserve vision.


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