Cytopathological changes on CIC (Conjunctival Impression Cytology) among computer users: A study of 150 cases
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: In present era, when computer use was restricted to office work; today, computer usage has extended to teaching at schools and for recreational purpose also. Therefore, excessive and rampant computer usage has led to an increase in the number of patients complaining about ocular and non-ocular symptoms related to computer use which are being grouped together as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Objectives: To determine the prevalence of CVS, spread knowledge and awareness about CVS among computer users and evaluate the cytopathological changes on Conjunctival Impression Cytology (CIC) among computer user and ocular manifestations amongst computer users. Material and Methods: Cross sectional study was conducted in Department of Pathology in MGM medical college and MY Hospital, Indore from July 2015 to June 2016.All patients underwent complete ophthalmic examination. The detailed examinations of total 150 patients were done under the following heading (history of ocular and systemic symptoms, ocular examination and CIC). Result: Majority of the patients were in the age group of 26-30 years, Most frequent symptom were headache (67.33%). Percentage of patients with CVS were increased with increased duration of computer use>8 hours was reported to be 17/19 (94.44%). The conjunctival impression cytology findings were reported as mild dysplasia in 25 cases moderate 7 cases, severe 3 cases, 1 case was reported with Inclusion of Chlamydia trachomatis and a cellular 31 cases. Conclusion: We found that those who used computers daily for long hours developed more CIC changes than those who worked at the computer for a shorter daily duration. Hope this study will also help in implementing corrective measures to ease the problems faced by the computer users and reduce the occurrence of CVS
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Dr Amrita Tripathi
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