By investigating the current situation of eye discomfort among flight attendant students at the Civil Aviation Flight Academy of China, this study explores the influencing factors of eye discomfort and provides a basis for preventing eye discomfort among flight attendant students. From September to October 2023, a self-designed "Survey Form on Eye Use by Air Attendants" was used to conduct an online survey of air crew students at the Civil Aviation Flight Academy of China through the Wenjuanxing platform. A total of 1409 questionnaires were distributed, 1398 questionnaires were collected, and 1229 valid questionnaires were collected. 225 cases of eye discomfort were detected, with a detection rate of 18.31%; Students with detected myopia have a higher rate of eye discomfort, and the difference between the two is statistically significant (P<0.05); With the prolonged use of electronic products, the proportion of discomfort in the eyes gradually increases, and the difference is statistically significant (P<0.05); The difference between daily exercise time≤0.5h and>1h was statistically significant (P<0.05); With the extension of sleep time, the proportion of discomfort in the eyes showed a decreasing trend, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis further revealed that myopia and prolonged use of electronic devices are risk factors for eye discomfort, while sleep duration is a protective factor. Therefore, the eye habits of flight attendant students need to be improved. It is necessary to strengthen education on the standardized use of electronic products and enhance eye health awareness to alleviate eye discomfort.

Shen Furong, Wang Fang, Zhang Jiulong. Investigation and analysis of eye discomfort of flight attendant students in a school. Frontiers in Medical Science Research(2025), Vol. 7, Issue 2: 125-130. https://doi.org/10.25236/FMSR.2025.070218.

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