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Abstract

Background - Concern over digital eye strain (DES) and associated ocular pain is growing as a result of people's increased reliance on mobile phones, specifically pupils in college. Due to lower blinking rates and continual reliance on close screens, frequent use of smartphones has been associated with headaches, dry eyes, impaired vision, and eye strain. Exercises aimed at strengthening the eye muscles and improving coordination and focus are known as ocular muscle training, and they have demonstrated promise in reducing DES symptoms.
Objective– The study’s objective was to find out the impact of ocular muscle training on eye strain and visual comforts in college students with prolonged smartphone use.
Method- With a sample size of 30 Single group pre and post-test was done to find out the influence on oculomotor training on eye strain during extended smartphone usage among adolescents above 18 years (18-25 years). Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q) was used.
Result: Paired t-test analysis showed significant reductions in symptoms of digital eye strain after training with oculomotor therapy (p = 0.000008). The mean reductions included visual pressure 1.00, ocular surface discomfort 0.97, external ocular discomfort 1.10, symptom frequency 1.17, and screen-related discomfort 1.03. The results confirmed that training with oculomotor therapy was highly effective in reducing symptoms of digital eye strain, leading to improvements in visual comfort levels and reduced eye fatigue during prolonged smartphone use.
Conclusion: This research indicates that eye training reduces symptoms of eye strain among smartphone users. The reduction in visual strain, eye comfort, coordination of eye muscles, and rate of discomfort indicates that eye exercises enhance visual endurance and reduce screen fatigue. Incorporating eye training into one’s routine could be a harmless and easy way for individuals who suffer from digital eye strain.