Effects Of Yogic Eye Exercises On Eye Fatigue In Computer Users Of Central India
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This study aimed to explore the impact of yogic eye exercises on reducing eye fatigue among computer users. Employing a pre-post experimental design, 30 participants aged 20-40 were selected using convenience sampling, with 15 individuals assigned to both the exercise and control groups. The yogic eye exercise regimen involved 60-minute sessions twice daily for 120 days (4 weeks), encompassing 10 specific steps including palming, blinking, sideways viewing, rotational viewing, and guided relaxation techniques. Eye fatigue was assessed using a validated questionnaire designed to evaluate ocular fatigue. This study contributes to understanding the potential benefits of yogic eye exercises in alleviating eye fatigue among computer users.
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Result: The measurements from the exercise group demonstrated a notable reduction in eye fatigue scores compared to the control group.
Conclusion: These results suggest that the implementation of yogic eye exercises has the potential to diminish eye fatigue scores in undergraduate nursing students
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