A questionnaire-based survey of dry eye disease among leather tannery workers in Kanpur, India: a case-control study

Gupta, Ramesh Chandra; Ranjan, Ratnesh; Kushwaha, Raj Nath; Khan, Perwez; Mohan, Shalini

doi:10.3109/15569527.2013.854371

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“…The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) 53 featured prominently among these studies, 45,50 and minimal clinically important difference (MCID) values have been assessed for various OSDI categories for DED. 54 A newer measure, the Ocular Comfort Index (OCI), uses Rasch analysis to produce estimates on a linear interval scale; it was shown to positively correlate with the OSDI score (p < 0.0001) and to negatively correlate with tear film breakup time (TFBUT [p < 0.0001]), and was able to detect improvement in symptoms of dry eye in individuals before and after treatment (p <0.0001).…”

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Report of the Inaugural Meeting of the TFOS i2 = initiating innovation Series: Targeting the Unmet Need for Dry Eye Treatment

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On March 21, 2015, a meeting was held in London, United Kingdom, to address the progress in targeting the unmet need for dry eye disease (DED) treatment. The meeting, which launched the i(2) = initiating innovation series, was sponsored by the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS; www.TearFilm.org) and supported by Dompé. The TFOS i(2) meeting was designed to review advances in the understanding of DED since publication of the 2007 TFOS International Dry Eye WorkShop (DEWS) report, and to help launch the highly anticipated sequel, DEWS II. The meeting was structured to discuss the scope of the DED problem, to review the clinical challenges of DED, and to consider the treatment challenges of DED. This article provides a synopsis of the presentations of this TFOS i(2) meeting.

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“…Regarding the different occupations, an analysis of the Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in South Korea found that professionals and technicians had an increased risk of DES compared to farmworkers [13]. In India, Gupta et al reported a prevalence of DES of 33% among tannery workers [14]. However, little has been reported about the occurrence of DES in construction workers.…”

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Symptoms of ocular surface disease in construction workers: comparative study with office workers

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Background: To investigate and contrast the prevalence of dry eye symptoms in construction workers and office workers using the OSDI questionnaire. Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted using the OSDI questionnaire to evaluate dry eye symptoms and associated risk factors. Sampled size calculation with a power of 80% and a 95% degree of confidence suggested the inclusion of 298 participants. Results: We studied 304 subjects (149 construction workers and 155 office workers). More than half (55%) of the participants presented dry eye symptoms (OSDI > 12). The average OSDI score was 21.30 ± 22.20 points, being lower in the group of construction workers (12.45 ± 17.50) than in-office workers (28.51 ± 22.99) (p < 0.001). Considering participants who had moderate and severe symptoms (23 to 100 points in OSDI), office workers presented dry eye symptoms 4.15 times more frequently than construction workers (OR 4.15, 95% CI 2.52, 6.85). Women presented statistical evidence of higher OSDI scores than men (32.47 ± 23.72 vs. 14.87 ± 18.48, respectively). Conclusions: construction workers have four times less risk of presenting dry eye symptoms than people working in the average office space. This highlights the pernicious effects on the ocular surface of the office environment, which poses a significant risk for the development or worsening of dry eye symptoms.

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“…[13] In India, Gupta et al reported a prevalence of DES of 33% among tannery workers. [14] However, little has been reported about the occurrence of DES in construction workers.…”

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Symptoms of ocular surface disease in construction workers: comparative study with office workers.

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Purpose To investigate and contrast the prevalence of dry eye symptoms in construction workers and office workers using the OSDI questionnaire. Methods A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted using the OSDI questionnaire to evaluate dry eye symptoms and associated risk factors. Sampled size calculation with a power of 80% and a 95% degree of confidence suggested the inclusion of 298 participants. Results We studied 304 subjects (149 construction workers and 155 office workers). More than half (55%) of the participants presented dry eye symptoms (OSDI > 12). The average OSDI score was 21.30 ± 22.20 points, being lower in the group of construction workers (12.45±17.50) than in-office workers (28.51±22.99) (p <0.001). Considering participants who had moderate and severe symptoms (23 to 100 points in OSDI), office workers presented dry eye symptoms 4.15 times more frequent than construction workers (OR 4.15, 95% CI 2.52, 6.85). Women presented statistical evidence of higher OSDI scores than men (32.47 ± 23.72 vs. 14.87 ± 18.48, respectively). Conclusions Construction workers have four times less risk of presenting dry eye symptoms than people working in the average office space highlighting the pernicious effects of some of the conditions in the office environment to the ocular surface. .

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A questionnaire-based survey of dry eye disease among leather tannery workers in Kanpur, India: a case-control study

Cited by 10 publications

References 24 publications

Report of the Inaugural Meeting of the TFOS i2 = initiating innovation Series: Targeting the Unmet Need for Dry Eye Treatment

Report of the Inaugural Meeting of the TFOS i2 = initiating innovation Series: Targeting the Unmet Need for Dry Eye Treatment

Symptoms of ocular surface disease in construction workers: comparative study with office workers

Symptoms of ocular surface disease in construction workers: comparative study with office workers.

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