ISSN : 1229-6457(Print)
ISSN : 2466-040X(Online)
ISSN : 2466-040X(Online)
The Korean Journal of Vision Science Vol.27 No.3 pp.157-165
DOI : https://doi.org/10.17337/JMBI.2025.27.3.157
DOI : https://doi.org/10.17337/JMBI.2025.27.3.157
Effects of VR Use on Dry Eye Syndrome: Focusing on Undergraduates Having a Major Related to Physical Education
Abstract
Purpose : This study aimed to observe changes in the internal temperature and humidity of the eye to assess the development of dry eye symptoms during Head-Mounted Display (HMD) VR use.
Methods : The research subjects were selected from physically healthy college students majoring in physical education, excluding individuals with existing dry eye symptoms, ocular diseases, a history of eye surgeries, or binocular vision disorders. The final study group consisted of 49 participants. The internal eye temperature, humidity, and heat index were monitored over a 50-minute period, and McMonnies tests were conducted before and after VR use.
Results : The internal eye temperature showed a continuous increase, with no significant differences observed after 40 minutes. The humidity rapidly increased immediately after VR use, then decreased, with no significant difference compared to baseline after 25 minutes. The sustained rise in heat index may contribute not only to dry eye symptoms but also to visual discomfort.
Conclusion : The design of HMD-based VR devices should consider the eye's humidity environment and thermal discomfort. This highlights the need for ongoing research and experimental validation to ensure user comfort and long-term eye health.
Methods : The research subjects were selected from physically healthy college students majoring in physical education, excluding individuals with existing dry eye symptoms, ocular diseases, a history of eye surgeries, or binocular vision disorders. The final study group consisted of 49 participants. The internal eye temperature, humidity, and heat index were monitored over a 50-minute period, and McMonnies tests were conducted before and after VR use.
Results : The internal eye temperature showed a continuous increase, with no significant differences observed after 40 minutes. The humidity rapidly increased immediately after VR use, then decreased, with no significant difference compared to baseline after 25 minutes. The sustained rise in heat index may contribute not only to dry eye symptoms but also to visual discomfort.
Conclusion : The design of HMD-based VR devices should consider the eye's humidity environment and thermal discomfort. This highlights the need for ongoing research and experimental validation to ensure user comfort and long-term eye health.