Prevalence of Discomfort and Visual Strain Due to the Use of Laptops among College Going Students in Hyderabad
M. Roshita Devi
College of Home Science, PJTSAU, Hyderabad, India.
V. Vijaya Lakshmi
AICRP-H.Sc., PJTSAU, Hyderabad, India.
M. Gayathri Devi *
College of Home Science, PJTSAU, Hyderabad, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Laptop computers are mostly used by all society members and it has become an integral part of the student community. This study investigates the prevalence of discomfort and visual strain symptoms among college students. A sample of 15 students between the age of 20-25 years from the Home Science College, PJTSAU were selected as respondents. One third of respondents were using laptops for more than 2-4 hrs. Ninety three per cent of respondents experienced lower back pain followed by neck and wrists/hands. Majority of the respondents experienced visual strain like burning sensation, blurred vision and swelling of the eyes. Uses of real keyboards, separate mouse can reduce the incidence of postural discomforts or pain.
Keywords: Laptop, college students, postural discomfort, visual strain