Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Ophthalmology
• Psychometrics

Background:

• The Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q©) is validated for assessing Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in video display terminal (VDT) workers.
• An Italian version is needed to support research and clinical practice in preventing occupational hazards related to VDT use.

Purpose of the Study:

• To culturally translate and adapt the original Spanish CVS-Q© into Italian.
• To ensure the adapted questionnaire maintains psychometric validity for the Italian population.

Main Methods:

• A rigorous 5-stage translation and adaptation process was employed, including direct translation, synthesis, back-translation, expert committee review, and pre-testing.
• A pilot cross-sectional study involved 40 VDT users to evaluate the Italian CVS-Q©, collecting socio-demographic data, VDT exposure, and usability feedback.

Main Results:

• The final Italian version of the CVS-Q© was successfully developed.
• The questionnaire demonstrated high usability, with 100% of participants finding it easy to complete and 90% reporting no need for improvements.
• A high prevalence of CVS (62.5%) was observed among the VDT-exposed participants.

Conclusions:

• The Italian CVS-Q© is a user-friendly and understandable tool for measuring CVS in Italian VDT-exposed populations.
• This validated instrument will facilitate research and clinical application in occupational eye health within Italy.