CompletedNot Applicable

Digital Eye Strain in Online Learning and Remote Work Environments: A Systematic Review

Egypt8,972 participantsStarted 2025-02-01

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This systematic review aims to evaluate the prevalence of digital eye strain (DES) among individuals engaged in online learning and remote work, identify associated demographic, behavioral, environmental, and ocular risk factors, and summarize evidence regarding preventive and therapeutic management strategies. Electronic databases including PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar were systematically searched for relevant studies published from January 2020 onward. Eligible studies included observational and interventional studies involving online learners or remote workers that reported the prevalence, risk factors, or management of DES. Two independent reviewers performed study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment. The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Where appropriate, quantitative synthesis using a random-effects meta-analysis was planned; otherwise, findings were synthesized narratively. The review is intended to provide evidence-based recommendations for reducing the burden of digital eye strain in educational and occupational settings characterized by prolonged digital device use.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Published observational studies (cross-sectional, cohort, or case-control) and interventional studies. * Studies involving individuals participating in online learning or remote work. * Studies reporting the prevalence, risk factors, severity, or management of digital eye strain (computer vision syndrome). * Studies published in English. * Publications from January 2020 onward. * Full-text articles available for review. Exclusion Criteria: * Case reports and case series. * Editorials, commentaries, letters, conference abstracts, and narrative reviews. * Studies unrelated to online learning or remote work. * Animal or laboratory studies. * Duplicate publications. * Studies with insufficient data for extraction.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Proportion of Participants with Digital Eye Strain

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07707908

SponsorBenha University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-15

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Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.