Effectiveness of Guided Eye Exercises in Reducing Digital Eye Strain and Vision-Related Symptoms in Young Adults

Purpose: Prolonged use of digital screens has led to a noticeable increase in eye-related problems among young adults.As digital use continues to grow, guided eye exercises are being explored as a practical method to ease these issues.This study aims to evaluate the impact of a structured eye exercise program on symptoms of digital eye strain, including eye fatigue, headache, and blurred vision, in young adults with prolonged screen exposure Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted at Azhar Health Care Complex, Lahore; over four months (20 March-20 June) with 114 participants aged 18-35.The experimental group received structured eye exercises; the control group did not.Data normality was assessed using the Shapiro-Wilk test, symptom changes with the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and between-group differences with the Mann-Whitney U test using SPSS version 27.Results: The mean age was 25.31±2.70years with 58 (50.9%) females and 56 (49.1%) males.Most (63.16%) used smartphones primarily.Data were non-normally distributed (p