Hygienic factors in formation of functional deviations and chronic eye diseases for schoolchildren and students under current conditions

    Abstract

    Hygienic factors in formation of functional deviations and chronic eye diseases for schoolchildren and students under current conditions

    N.A. Skoblina, O.Y. Milushkina, S.A. Obrubov, A.A. Tatarinchik, A.P. Tsameryan, S.V. Markelova

    The N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, the Chair of Hygiene of the Pediatric Faculty, Moscow
The N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, the Chair of Ophthalmology of the Pediatric Faculty, Moscow
The Dolgoprudny Gymnasium № 12 of the Moscow region, Dolgoprudny

    Purpose. To assess the artificial illumination in classrooms, as well as at home for schoolchildren and students. To analyze the factors influencing on the formation of diseases of the visual organ in modern students.

    Material and methods. The study involved 465 schoolchildren and 356 students from Moscow and the Moscow region. A questionnaire survey was performed to assess the use of electronic devices and lifestyle. Measurements of artificial illumination were carried out in classrooms of schools and study rooms of institutes, as well as home conditions of schoolchildren and students. During the measurements a portable combined device «TKA PCM 43» was used. There was also evaluated a group of sanitary and epidemiological welfare of the institution where the studies were conducted.

    Results. Modern school pupils and students spend a lot of time on the use of electronic devices, that leads to an appearance of various complaints of asthenopic nature and impacts on their state of health. A long duration in use of electronic devices in the time budget of day of school pupils and students reduces other regime moments: sleep, motor activity, eating, etc. The frequency in application of electronic devices by schoolchildren is an etiological component in the development of acquired myopia.

    Conclusion. It is necessary to search for the most effective types of formation to a healthy lifestyle among the younger generation, in particular the culture of using gadgets. The problem of health protection in children, teenagers and young people in modern conditions should be solved by specialists of various specializations (hygienists, ophthalmologists, pediatricians, teachers, psychologists, etc.).

    Key words: Vision hygiene, pupils, students, gadgets, illumination levels, asthenopic complaints, acquired myopia.