Table 1.
Comparison between awareness and practice of digital device use between medical and nonmedical professionals
| Parameters n, (%) | Medical Professionals (n=353) | Non-medical Professionals (n=347) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aware of DES* | 322 (91.2) | 252 (72.6) | <0.001 |
| <50 cm viewing distance | 266 (75.4) | 216 (62.2) | <0.001 |
| Use blue filter/reading mode | 192 (54.4) | 115 (33.1) | <0.001 |
| Take breaks in between | 309 (87.5) | 296 (85.3) | 0.44 |
| Use tear substitutes | 38 (10.8) | 36 (10.4) | 0.937 |
| Use spectacles while viewing screen | 204 (57.8) | 192 (55.3) | 0.542 |
| Aware about digital screens affecting health and lifestyle | 280 (79.3) | 272 (78.4) | 0.782 |
| Willing to decrease screen hours | 311 (88.1) | 296 (85.3) | 0.316 |
*DES – Digital Eye Strain