Factors Related to and Contributing to Eye Fatigue in Computer Users of the Directorate of Human Resources Development, Ministry of Manpower, Republic of Indonesia in 2025

Abstract

Eye fatigue, according to medical science, is a symptom caused by excessive effort by the visual system, which is in a less than perfect condition, to achieve visual acuity. Symptoms of eye fatigue include pain or throbbing around the eyes, blurred vision, double vision, difficulty focusing, sore eyes, red eyes, watery eyes, headaches, and dizziness accompanied by nausea. This study was quantitative using a cross-sectional research design. The sample in this study was 51 employees. The purpose of the study was to identify several factors related to and resulting in eye fatigue among computer users at the Directorate of Binalavogan, Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia. Research data were obtained using a questionnaire to determine the occurrence of subjective eye fatigue. Univariate analysis was conducted to determine the description of each variable, while bivariate analysis was conducted using the chi-square test to determine the relationship between the independent variables (refractive disorders, eye rest, monitor distance, and lighting levels). The results of this study indicate that the majority of computer users experience eye fatigue. In addition, there is a relationship between lighting levels and the occurrence of eye fatigue with a P value of 0.023 and the lighting level variable has an OR value of 30.00. To reduce the incidence of eye fatigue in employees, the suggestion put forward for agencies is to provide adequate lighting for computer work areas, namely 300 Lux and to conduct regular eye examinations for employees.