Abstract

Background: Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), also termed digital eye strain, is a constellation of ocular and visual symptoms associated with prolonged digital-screen exposure. The present study examined CVS in relation to Deha Prakriti and explored its symptom-based Ayurvedic correlation with Shushkakshipaka. Schirmer’s test was included as an objective parameter of tear secretion. Methods: An observational study was conducted among 100 volunteers aged 25–45 years who were exposed to computer screens for more than 4 hours daily and had more than 5 years of occupational exposure. Data were collected through screening camps conducted in banks in the Marathwada region. Computer Vision Syndrome symptoms, Shushkakshipaka Lakshanas, Deha Prakriti, and Schirmer’s test-I values were recorded. The six Dwandwaja Prakriti groups represented in the sample were Kapha-Pitta (KP), Kapha- Vata (KV), Pitta-Kapha (PK), Pitta-Vata (PV), Vata- Kapha (VK), and Vata-Pitta (VP). Associations were assessed using the Chi-square test at a 5% level of significance. Results: Of the 100 participants, 77% were male and 23% female. The largest age group was 41–45 years (36%), followed by 36–40 years (33%), 31–35 years (19%), and 25–30 years (12%). Vata-Pitta Prakriti constituted 40% of the sample, followed by Pitta-Vata 17%, Vata-Kapha 15%, Kapha-Vata 12%, Kapha-Pitta 8%, and Pitta-Kapha 8%. Moderate CVS symptoms were observed in 74% of participants, while moderate Shushkakshipaka symptoms were observed in 75%. Schirmer’s test values were 5–10 mm/5 min in 34%, 10–15 mm/5 min in 26%, 1–5 mm/5 min in 21%, and >15 mm/5 min in 19%. The association between Shushkakshipaka symptom severity and Prakriti was statistically significant (χ² = 24.864, df = 10, p = 0.002735). The association between CVS symptom severity and Prakriti was also statistically significant (χ² = 20.056, df = 10, p = 0.028720). Conclusion: In this study population, CVS and Shushkakshipaka symptom severity showed statistically significant associations with Dwandwaja Deha Prakriti. Vata-Pitta participants represented the largest proportion of the sample and had the highest number of moderate and severe CVS/Shushkakshipaka observations. The findings support further investigation of constitutional factors in digital eye strain, preferably through larger multicentric and prospective studies.