Effect on Ocular Surface Symptoms of Online Education

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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retrospective, observational study.

Detailed Description
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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.

Official Title
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An Evaluation of the Effect on Ocular Surface Symptoms of Online Education During the Pandemic

Conditions
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Eye Diseases, Ocular Surface Disease, Dry Eye

Intervention / Treatment
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* Diagnostic Test: OSDI
* Diagnostic Test: tear break up time
* Diagnostic Test: schirmer


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Online education >6 years <30 years student Exclusion Criteria: not student not taking online education <6 years >30 years

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 6 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| primary school/78 subjects<br>Determining the negative effects of distance education on eye symptoms during the pandemic period. | Diagnostic Test: OSDI<br>* Change of OSDI in distance education<br>Diagnostic Test: tear break up time<br>* Change of tear break up time in distance education<br>Diagnostic Test: schirmer<br>* Change of schirmer in distance education<br>|
| middle school/78 subjects<br>Determining the negative effects of distance education on eye symptoms during the pandemic period. | Diagnostic Test: OSDI<br>* Change of OSDI in distance education<br>Diagnostic Test: tear break up time<br>* Change of tear break up time in distance education<br>Diagnostic Test: schirmer<br>* Change of schirmer in distance education<br>|
| high school/78 subjects<br>Determining the negative effects of distance education on eye symptoms during the pandemic period. | Diagnostic Test: OSDI<br>* Change of OSDI in distance education<br>Diagnostic Test: tear break up time<br>* Change of tear break up time in distance education<br>Diagnostic Test: schirmer<br>* Change of schirmer in distance education<br>|
| university/81 subjects<br>Determining the negative effects of distance education on eye symptoms during the pandemic period. | Diagnostic Test: OSDI<br>* Change of OSDI in distance education<br>Diagnostic Test: tear break up time<br>* Change of tear break up time in distance education<br>Diagnostic Test: schirmer<br>* Change of schirmer in distance education<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dry eye symptom scale: ocular symptom scale index (OSDI) | Change of OSDI in distance education | baseline | 
| Dry eye symptom scale:Tear break up time (TBUT) | Change of tear break up time in distance education | baseline | 
| Dry eye scale:Schirmer | Change of Schirmer in distance education | baseline | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Pandemic, online education, ocular health, tear break up time, schirmer