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. 2022 Nov 2;14(11):e31015. doi: 10.7759/cureus.31015

Table 1. Characteristics and clinical history of participants (n=329).

Parameter Category Frequency Percent
Gender Male 185 56.1
  Female 144 43.6
Age 1-6 y 59 17.9
  7-12 y 78 23.6
  12-18 y 192 58.5
Chronic diseases Yes 29 8.8
Use of daily medications Yes 26 7.9
Medical/surgical eye treatment Yes 29 8.8
Eye surgery during the last 6 months Yes 13 3.9
Current conjunctivitis Yes 20 6.1
Diagnosed with any eye disease Yes 55 16.7
Prescribed eyeglasses? Yes 102 30.9
Dry eye while using electronic Yes 75 22.8
Allergies Yes 76 23.0
Use of any anti-allergic medication Yes 50 15.2