ISSN:1539-1590 | E-ISSN:2573-7104 Vol. 5 No. 2, (2023) © 2023The Authors 12834 EXPLORING THE INTERPLAY OF VISUAL DISCOMFORT AND INADEQUATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND WELL-BEING OF THE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: A BRIEF REVIEW -Aayushi Gupta 1 (PhD Scholar) M.Optom, Renu Thakur 1 PhD 1 Chitkara School of Health Sciences, Chitkara University Rajpura, Punjab Email- aayushiopto@gmail.com ; renu.thakur@chitkara.edu.in Abstract With the introduction of a new century, the problem of visual discomfort and lack of physical activity occupies as a very big issue among the university students. In this condition, the person feels discomfort during the activities such as reading and undertaking screen-related tasks which may likely lead to the onset of other visual symptoms. At the same time, concerning what pertains most to the modern societal trends, we have to note that there is gradually less physical engagement among students due to some factors as addressed by the sedentary performances and the wide use of the screen-based entertainment. First, a short literature review was done, covering articles that appeared between 2013 and 2023. Included search engines were Google Scholar, PubMed, and Web of Science. By making use of the already established research and scholarly articles, this review investigates the source and symptoms of visual discomfort, the threats that the extensive screen exposure poses, and the necessity of getting involved in physical activities to compensate for these effects. As it has been argued by many authors recently, this review article pays considerable attention to the correlation between these two variables as well as their probable influence on students’ scholarly success and general well-being. Apart from this also it gives suggestions for teachers, parents and students wise about efficiency in abating these challenges and develop a more relaxed, learning environment. Keywords- Physical Activity, Academic Performance, Visual Stress, students. Introduction In the modern era of high-speed technological progress continuously changing our lives for either good or bad, university students are becoming increasingly dependent on the modern education of the cadence ‘with the times’. Even Though the digital age has resulted as one of the boons for modern education but it does have its banes too. Two of thosebanesbeing visual stress and the phenomenon of lack of physical exercises(Evans & Allen, 2016)(Shajer Shaikh, KalikaBandamwar, 2022).Taking into consideration the increasing pressure that university students face from ever changing and competitive academic demands and widespread screens in their lives, it has become very critical to analyze the fine-grained relationship between these two interdependent sides and their oh-so-important effects on students’ academic performance and