Effect on Ocular Surface Symptoms of Online Education

July 2, 2021 updated by: Abdullah Beyoğlu, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

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

retrospective, observational study.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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 (Actual)

315

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
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      • Kahramanmaraş, In The USA Or Canada, Please Select..., Turkey, 46040
        • Abdullah Beyoğlu

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

6 years to 30 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Students aged 6-30 who receive online education during the pandemic period

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Online education >6 years <30 years student

Exclusion Criteria:

not student not taking online education <6 years >30 years

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Ecologic or Community
  • Time Perspectives: Other

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
primary school/78 subjects
Determining the negative effects of distance education on eye symptoms during the pandemic period.
Diagnostic test: OSDI
Change of OSDI in distance education
Diagnostic test: tear break up time
Change of tear break up time in distance education
Diagnostic test: schirmer
Change of schirmer in distance education
middle school/78 subjects
Determining the negative effects of distance education on eye symptoms during the pandemic period.
Diagnostic test: OSDI
Change of OSDI in distance education
Diagnostic test: tear break up time
Change of tear break up time in distance education
Diagnostic test: schirmer
Change of schirmer in distance education
high school/78 subjects
Determining the negative effects of distance education on eye symptoms during the pandemic period.
Diagnostic test: OSDI
Change of OSDI in distance education
Diagnostic test: tear break up time
Change of tear break up time in distance education
Diagnostic test: schirmer
Change of schirmer in distance education
university/81 subjects
Determining the negative effects of distance education on eye symptoms during the pandemic period.
Diagnostic test: OSDI
Change of OSDI in distance education
Diagnostic test: tear break up time
Change of tear break up time in distance education
Diagnostic test: schirmer
Change of schirmer in distance education

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

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

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Abdullah Beyoğlu, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 14, 2021

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 15, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

June 20, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 29, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 2, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

July 14, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 14, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 2, 2021

Last Verified

July 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • desicion:06, dated: 12/04/21

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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