Visual Health In The Digital Age: Enhancing IT Professional Performance Through Vision Care And Pharmaceutical Support

Abstract

Background Although vision is important to everyone, prolonged use of screens can erode visual well-being and result in bad outcomes. Within the information technology (IT) industry, long-term exposure to screens usually creates digital eye strain, dry eye syndrome, and other ocular deficiencies. Pharmacy's role to handle these conditions—most notably with artificial tears and eye lubricants—is growing more important, as these treatments maintain visual comfort and functionality. Method This research included 213 IT experts between the ages of 25 and 50 from the Tricity area. The Visual Activities Questionnaire (VAQ) was used to collect data regarding vision-related problems faced by these participants. Responses were graded and statistically analyzed to determine the frequency and nature of visual impairments. Results indicated that 30% of the participants had problems with color discrimination, glare, and depth perception. Another 30% had difficulty with visual acuity, 10% had problems with light and dark adaptation, and 20% had problems like reduced visual fields, visual search difficulty, and slowed visual processing speed. Interestingly, those who used artificial tears frequently experienced significant relief from symptoms and increased visual comfort, resulting in increased productivity and screen tolerance. Conclusion Best vision is critical for IT workers, particularly the younger generation. Early identification of visual problems allows timely control. In addition to visual acuity, aspects such as visual processing speed and comfort have a great impact on productivity. The pharmacy industry has an important role in preventing screen-induced visual fatigue with artificial tears, ensuring long-term visual health and work performance.