The Influence of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 on the Eye Health of Elementary School Students
Ferry Doringin, Nensi Mesrani Tarigan, Ignatia Doringin

Akademi Refraksi Optisi dan Optometri Gapopin

Abstract

The Industrial revolution 4.0 and efforts to master 21st century competencies, encourage students to use technology and gadgets in their teaching-learning activities. In the long-distance learning, technology becomes a necessity. This paper aims to see how gestures and knowledge of eye health affect students^ health eye. Using a qualitative case study with interview and observation methods, the author conducted a study at an elementary school in North Jakarta and focused on grade 6 students (4 classes). In addition to observing students through zoom meetings, the author interviewed 8 students and four homeroom teachers. This study concludes that the use of glasses at the elementary school age is getting bigger. This correlates with the industrial revolution 4.0 and 21st century competence which encourages the use of very intense gadgets. However, this intensity is not followed by an understanding of eye health and how to treat it during this pandemic. Also, students do not get an understanding of good posture that can take care of the eyes. This research needs to be complemented by research on parents^ perceptions of eye health and how to care for it.

Keywords: Eye health, gadget, gesture, Industrial Revolution 4.0, technology

Topic: Nursing and Public Health