Dry eye syndrome in academia: from behavioural strategies to AI-oriented prevention
https://doi.org/10.21516/2072-0076-2026-19-2-43-46
Abstract
Purpose of the study was to assess the prevalence of dry eye syndrome (DES) among ITMO University students and staff using the OSDI questionnaire, determine the effectiveness of interactive behavioral interventions, and consider the prospects for using artificial intelligence (AI) in DES prevention in the academic environment. Material and methods. A total of 470 people aged 18 years and older completed the initial survey using the OSDI scale. 281 participants (59.8 %) had DES symptoms. Forty-five people with an OSDI score ≥ 13 were randomized to the intervention (n = 21) and control (n = 24) groups. The intervention group received the Eye.Kit and informational support via a Telegram channel. After 14 days, participants repeated the survey. Results. Both groups showed a reduction in DES symptoms. The reduction in the mean OSDI score in the intervention group (from 21.5 to 12.8, p < 0.001) was more significant than in the control group (from 22.8 to 19.4, p = 0.041). The difference between the groups in the final symptoms level was statistically significant (p = 0.023), indicating a higher effectiveness of the behavioral intervention. Conclusion. DES is widespread in the academic environment. Behavioral intervention with elements of digital communication demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in DES symptoms. The implementation of AI can improve the personalization of prevention through lifestyle analysis, monitoring of blink patterns, and adaptation of the learning environment.
About the Authors
E. P. Bryantseva
ITMO University; Surgut Regional Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ekaterina P. Bryantseva — Master’s Degree, ITMO University; ophthalmologist, Surgut Regional Clinical Hospital.
49, bldg. A, Kronverksky Ave, St. Petersburg, 197101; 24, Energetikov St., Surgut, Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Region, 628408
A. O. Ukina
ITMO University; Gatchina Clinical Interdistrict Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anastasia O. Ukina — Master’s Degree, ITMO University; ophthalmologist, Gatchina Clinical Interdistrict Hospital.
49, bldg. A, Kronverksky Ave, St. Petersburg, 197101; 15a, bldg. 1, Roshchinskaya St., Gatchina, Leningrad Region, 188300
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Bryantseva E.P., Ukina A.O. Dry eye syndrome in academia: from behavioural strategies to AI-oriented prevention. Russian Ophthalmological Journal. 2026;19(2):43-46. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21516/2072-0076-2026-19-2-43-46
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