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We use our eyes in almost every activity we perform, whether reading, watching television, and in other countless ways. Now days, good vision is critical and essential for smooth running of activities of daily living because of prolonged exposure to digital medias includes computer,laptops,mobile screen.This results in eye related problem known as Computer Vision Syndrome.The objectives of the study were to assess the prevalence of computer vision syndrome among IT employees in selected IT companies, Puducherry. Methodology: The study was conducted among 800 IT employees at Puducherry. Data such as age, gender, socioeconomic status and occupation related variables were collected. Sample were selected using non probability convenience sampling technique and data were collected by CVS-Q Scale. Results: Majority of the IT employees had excessive blinking(80.4%) and headache (73.6%)as the important symptoms of computer vision syndrome. Most of them (69.5%) were had felt that their sight was worsened and also felt increased sensitivity to lights. Nearly (68.9%) IT employees had dryness of the eyes and burning sensation while doing work in computer. Conclusion: This present study concluded that the IT employees are found to be vulnerable occupational groups due to prolonged exposure to digital media working conditions, lack of education on prevention of Computer Vision Syndrome and lack of regular monitoring and inspections, unaware of computer ergonomics to safe guard them. Interventional plans like education awareness and teaching them about ophthalmic exercises need to be advocated for the workers.