ความชุกของความล้าสายตาของพนักงานสำนักงานในสถานประกอบการแห่งหนึ่งในจังหวัดสงขลา: ความชุกของความล้าสายตาของพนักงานสำนักงานในสถานประกอบการแห่งหนึ่งในจังหวัดสงขลา

somsiri decharat; ผกามาศ ขุนทองจันทร์

Authors

somsiri decharat Faculty of Health and Sports Science, Thaksin University 0000-0001-7621-2008
ผกามาศ ขุนทองจันทร์

Keywords:

Eye fatigue, Prevalence, Office staff

Abstract

Office staff regularly use their eyes to stare at the computer display for extended periods, which may have adverse effects on their eyes. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of eye strain among office workers in a workplace in Songkhla Province. It was conducted as a cross-sectional descriptive study involving 50 office workers selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and eye strain assessments performed with a Flicker Fusion device (Model 12021). The study was carried out from April 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. The findings showed that the majority of participants were female (84.00%) and over the age of 35 (70.00%), with more than three years of work experience (80.00%). Most office workers (39 participants, or 78.00%) spent more than 4 hours working on computer screens. Common symptoms included eye pain, soreness around the eyes, eye irritation, itching or burning eyes, dizziness, and eye muscle twitching. It was found that 10.00% of the participants had a high level of eye strain, 6.00% had a moderate level, and 12.00% had a mild level. Therefore, monitoring the working environment and conditions, such as working hours, posture, appropriate lighting, and encouraging regular eye breaks, is essential.

Author Biography

somsiri decharat, Faculty of Health and Sports Science, Thaksin University

somsiri decharat

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