Comparison of Effects of the Five Points Hands Free Program Versus Standard Eye Exercises in Office Workers with Computer Vision Syndrome in Trang Hospital

Abstract

Objectives: To compare the effects of the five-point hands free (FPHF) exercise program and standard eye exercises on computer vision syndrome (CVS) and vestibulo-ocular symptoms among Trang Hospital staff. Study design: A prospective, comparative, cluster-randomized study Setting: Trang Hospital, Trang, Thailand. Subjects: Sixty-two office workers with CVS symptoms. Methods: Participants were divided into a standard exercise group (n=31) and a FPHF group (n=31). CVS symptoms were assessed using the CVS questionnaire. Vestibular ocular motor function was evaluated using the Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS) tool before and after a 3-week intervention. Results: After three weeks, both the FPHF and the standard group improved CVS and VOMS scores. The FPHF group had a reduction in almost all symptoms, similar to the standard group. The FPHF group significantly reduced headaches, dizziness, and fogginess during VOMS (p < 0.05). However, between-group differences in CVS and VOMS cumulative scores were not statistically significant. Conclusions: The FPHF program demonstrated potential benefits in reducing CVS and vestibulo-ocular symptoms, suggesting that it may be a viable alternative intervention for managing CVS. However, further research is needed to establish its long-term effectiveness compared to standard exercises.