CAUSES OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AMONG INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

STUDENTS OF LEYTE NORMAL UNIVERSITY

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Research Paper

Presented to

The Faculty of College of Arts and Sciences

Leyte Normal University

Tacloban City

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In Partial Fulfilment

Of the Requirements for the subject

English_103 Writing in the Discipline

By

Camitoc, Christine Dave B.

Labrador, Darlito R.

Maraya, Noami

Patrimonio, Yvonne O.

Pido, Jhonel E.

Redrendo, Dechristian

Susaya, Marjon M.

October 2016

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 Acknowledgment

We would like to dedicate this research to our family. There is no doubt in

our minds that without them continued support and counsel we could not have

completed this process.

We would like to acknowledge the inspirational instruction and guidance of

Mrs. Ma. Alith Gomez. She has given us a deep appreciation and love for the detail

of this subject.

We thank our colleagues from Leyte Normal University who provided insight

and expertise that greatly assisted the research, although they may not agree with

all of the interpretations/ conclusions of this paper.

We would also like to acknowledge the support and assistance of our

relatives and friends for comments that greatly improve the manuscript.

And lastly to our almighty God that gave us strength and helps our minds

work properly. And we believe in the saying “Put God first and impossible can be

possible.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE…………………………………………………………………………...i

ACKNOWLEDGMENT…………………………………………………………….….ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………………………iii

ABSTRACT…………………………………………………………………………….v

I. INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………….…1

Background of the Study……………………………………………………...1

Statement of the Problem……………………………………………………..3

Hypothesis……………………………………………………………………...4

Significance of the Study……………………………………………………...4

Scope and the Limitation……………………………………………………...5

Definition of Terms……………………………………………………………..5

II. REVIEW OF RELATED STUDIES AND LITERATURE………………………..7

III. METHODOLOGY………………………………………………………………….11

Research Design………………………………………………………………11

Research Method……………………………………………………………...11

Research Respondents………………………………………………............12

Research Instruments…………………………………………………………12

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 Procedure of the Study……………………………………………….............13

IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION

OF STATISTICAL DATA……………………………………………………….……14

What is the primary cause of Visual Impairment among

Information Technology students in Leyte Normal University?.................15

How can Visual Impairment be avoided?..................................................16

What is the impact of Visual Impairment to the

learning of the Information Technology students?....................................18

V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION…………………..19

Summary……………………………………………………………………….19

Conclusion……………………………………………………………………...20

Recommendation……………………………………………………………...21

APPENDICES

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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 ABSTRACT

Considering the fact that visual impairment has a big impact to students

learning. The researchers formulate some questions about the causes of visual

impairment.

This is a descriptive-analytic study which aims to give a solutions to the

problem encountered among the Information Technology (I.T) students in their

visual impairment through conducting a survey. The survey was conducted in

Leyte Normal University, having 50 questionnaires that has a 50 respondents also.

The study gathered with a result that the primary cause of visual impairment

among Information Technology (I.T) students was exposure to radiation which has

a 39%, in order to be avoided the said impairment, facing too long to the computers

or gadgets that has a radiation is prohibited, likewise, the impact of visual

impairment to learning of the student will be difficulty in reading of their lessons.

This study also come up with a recommendations that prohibit yourselves

from radiation, if possible wear eye glasses which can protect your eyes, don’t stay

long facing the gadgets, computers, television, and all things that has radiation

because when your eyes get damaged your performance in everyday life gets

affected, have an eye check-up in order to know if you have already Visual

Impairment because it is one of the good way so that you will be given a treatment

by the physician of the eyes, eat healthy foods especially those high in vitamins so

that your eyes are healthy and take care of your eyes because it is hard to have a

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Visual Impairment as the survey says. Therefore, always put in mind the dos and

don’ts for your best.

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 Republic of the Philippines

Leyte Normal University

Tacloban City

Survey Questions:

Direction: Put a check on the line of your chosen answer/s.

A. What is the primary cause of Visual impairment among Information

Technology students of Leyte Normal University?

_______ 1. Reading at night which insufficient light.

_______ 2. Infections involving the eyes examples parasites.

_______ 3. Eye injuries

_______ 4. Inherited condition of blindness and vision impairment.

_______ 5. Exposure to radiation

Others, please specify ___________________________________

B. How can Visual Impairment be avoided?

_______ 1. Have periodic eye exams every 2-3 years.

_______ 2. Know your family history for eye problems.

_______ 3. Follow a healthy lifestyle

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_______ 4. Eat a nutritious diet for the eyesight

_______ 5. Wear durable eye protection when involved in activities that could

cause traumatic

risk to your vision

_______ 6. Avoid hazards such as fireworks

_______ 7. Do not stay long facing the computer

C. What is the impact of Visual Impairment to the learning of the

Information Technology students?

_______ 1. Will suffer difficulty in reading

_______ 2. False learning

_______ 3. Excluded to social activities

_______ 4. Difficulties with self-concept

_______ 5. Communication and learning styles significantly affected

_______ 6. Have limited ability to learn

_______ 7. Differ from one another and from day to day

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 BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Domingo, Kristen; Grossman, David C.; Baumann, Linda Ciofu; Davidson,

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 http://www.google.com/Nationaleyeinstitute

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