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March 14, 2026Qualitative Research in Medicine & HealthcareOpen Access

Beyond the Screen: Lived Experiences and Coping Strategies of Educators Facing Digital Eye Strain in a Philippine University

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ABAlex S. BorromeoBulacan State University

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Implication

Qualitative inquiry reveals coping strategies for Digital Eye Strain in faculty, indicating a need for ergonomic policies.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the lived experiences and coping strategies of university educators facing Digital Eye Strain.
  • Descriptive phenomenological approach used for qualitative inquiry
  • Nine faculty members selected based on moderate-to-severe DES scores
  • Semi-structured interviews conducted and transcribed verbatim
  • Data analyzed using phenomenological analysis following Creswell’s steps
  • Identified four major themes: Digital Health and Resilience, Workstation & Environmental Ergonomics, Work-Life Integration, Health Services and Policy Supports
  • Participants experienced a paradox of digital tools enhancing teaching while causing physical strain
  • Urges educational institutions to integrate ocular health and ergonomic practices into policies
  • Highlights the need for targeted interventions like screen breaks and eye care programs

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Alex S. Borromeo (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4adb518185d8a39801877https://doi.org/10.1016/j.qrmh.2026.100046
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