FACTORS WHICH RELATED WITH EYE FATIQUE (ASTENOPIA) OF COMPUTER USER AT SAMSAT OFFICE PALEMBANG

Abstract

Background : The over use of computer will increase risk in eye health (astenopia). The risk factors astenopia are  The over use of computer, inadequate lighting intensity increase of age, and frequent of breaks not regularly.

Method : The research uses cross sectional design held to 30 computer users in SAMSAT office Palembang. The aim of this research is to know about factors which related with eye fatique. This research uses  Questionnaire Luxmeter and reaction timer instruments

Result : Based on exact fisher test, there are relation among independent variable and dependen varible (an eye fatique) such us age  P value is 0,246, lenght of VDT P value is 0,028 frequent of breaks  P value is 0,042 light intensity  P value is 0,108

Conclusion : From results of reserach, periodical medical check up especially eye condition must be held regularly. The screen should have been changed with LCD. Filter screen is needed to avoid radiation and increase the level of contrast. Added energy of lamp to increase lighting intensity and the position of monitor must be based on ergonomics factors.

Keywords : Computer user, eye fatique