Research Article

Visual Sequelae of Computer Vision Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study

Table 6

Final multivariate logistic regression analysis of factors affecting the occurrence of blurred vision.

VariableOdds ratio (95% confidence interval) value

Age/years1.1 (1.0 : 1.3)0.02
Commonest used screen
 Desktop computer screen1
 Apple smartphone2.7 (1.2 : 5.7)0.01
 Android smartphone2.5 (1.3 : 4.7)0.01
 Laptop2.2 (1.1 : 4.6)0.03
 iPad/tablet/other screens1.0 (0.3 : 4.1)0.97
Previous DED diagnosis2.1 (1.3 : 3.6)0.004
Refractive errors/wearing1.9 (1.3 : 2.7)<0.0001
Poor lighting conditions2.6 (1.7 : 4.0)<0.0001
Upper screen edge at/above horizontal eye level2.0 (1.4 : 3.0)<0.0001
Close eye-screen distance2.2 (1.5 : 3.0)<0.0001
Screen-glare3.0 (1.5 : 6.2)0.003