retrospective, observational study.
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects on ocular surface symptoms of students taking online education, which was a part of the distance learning model during the COVID-19 pandemic, to be able to prevent the formation of irreversible damage with early diagnosis and treatment. With recommendations that can be simply applied, it was aimed to protect ocular health. Material and Method: The study included 315 students who were undertaking online education and presented at the Ophthalmology Department of a tertiary level university hospital. A record was made of sociodemographic data, Schirmer test results, tear break-up time (TBUT) measurements, and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) scores. The data were analyzed statistically using SPSS vn. 22.0 software, and a value of p\<0.05 was accepted as statistically significant.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
315
Change of OSDI in distance education
Change of tear break up time in distance education
Change of schirmer in distance education
Abdullah Beyoğlu
Kahramanmaraş, In the USA Or Canada, Please Select..., Turkey (Türkiye)
Dry eye symptom scale: ocular symptom scale index (OSDI)
Change of OSDI in distance education
Time frame: baseline
Dry eye symptom scale:Tear break up time (TBUT)
Change of tear break up time in distance education
Time frame: baseline
Dry eye scale:Schirmer
Change of Schirmer in distance education
Time frame: baseline
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