A study on correlation of computer vision syndrome and dry eye disease and knowledge regarding its associated factors amongst health professionals.

Purpose: To know the magnitude and determinants of dry eye syndrome among health professionals and to study the correlation of computer vision syndrome with dry eye disease. Methods: In total, 501 participants took part in the study, which included history followed by baseline ocular examination, which included visual acuity using Snellen's chart and anterior segment examination using a slit lamp. Later, a questionnaire was administered to health professionals to be filled out for analysis in the present study. Results: The symptoms reported occasionally were burning (35.5%), itching (34.5%), foreign body sensation 22.6%, and tearing (35.3%). The majority of participants used mobiles and laptops (56.1%) as a display. Also, 53.3% of participants have heard about dry eye syndrome, and the source of information was from friends and doctors in 17% of participants. One hundred twenty-one participants (24.2%) had taken the consultation for ocular symptoms. Eighty-six participants had mild, 29 participants had moderate, and 6 participants had severe dry eye disease, respectively. Conclusion: The pandemic effect, and the drastic shift of educational media from the classroom to the digital platform have increased the use of mobiles, laptops, or other digital pads for learning. This has increased the risk for health professionals.

Siep's test: A novel test for checking wound integrity in small-incision cataract surgery.

Purpose: This study was conducted to ensure the integrity of surgery wounds. Methods: This was a randomized prospective trial of 300 patients who underwent small-incision cataract surgery (SICS) at our hospital over a one-year period. We used 2-3 drops of 5% povidone-iodine at the end of each case, not only to disclose any wound leaks but also to sterilize the surface of the eye. Results: Three hundred patients underwent SICS. One hundred ten patients had postoperative wound leak in SICS due to surgical complications. Premature entry comprising 75% (83 cases), followed by floppy iris syndrome comprising 20% (22 cases) and 5% (6 cases) comprising pseudoexfoliation (PXF) syndrome. There was a drop in the number of re-surgeries from 12 to 3 cases since we started implementing this technique. Conclusion: The simple procedure is very handy and economical in identifying the leak and can reduce further complications such as endophthalmitis and re-surgeries. Among residents, this can be a boon where povidone-iodine acts as a riverbank for the outflow of aqueous, outlining the speed, location, and quantity of the leak. Siep's test plays an important role in identifying any postoperative wound leaks and also sterilizing the eye surface post surgery.