FP543 : Convergence Insufficiency in Computer Vision Syndrome patients and their improvement after therapy

Dr.Prajakta Paritekar

Aim: To study incidence of convergence insufficiency among computer users and study the improvement in people who undergo the therapy.

Materials and Methods: Fifty people between age group of 20-35 and who worked in IT companies were enrolled in the study. They were subjected to orthoptic evaluation to establish diagnosis of convergence insufficiency. They were then called for in-office therapy for 12 days daily. They underwent brock string exercises and at the end of therapy re-evaluation was done.

Results: All the patients who underwent the therapy showed improvement in Near point of convergence at the end of therapy. They were also symptomatically better.

Conclusions: Convergence insufficiency is a common occupation hazard among IT professionals. But it can be treated with appropriate therapy.