2019
DOI: 10.15244/pjoes/91782
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Black Smoke and Sulphur Dioxide in the Air as Risk Factors for Dry Eye Disease

Abstract: The purpose was to study the effect of long-term exposure to ambient air pollution on the prevalence of dry eye disease (DED) among women. A total of 1356 women, who were recruited in two locations, with different levels of black smoke and sulphur dioxide from the city of Nis were examined to establish the prevalence of DED. A 13-point questionnaire, Tear film break-up time (TBUT), Schirmer's test and Rose Bengal test were used to diagnose dry eye. The univariate and multivariate regression analysis were used … Show more

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“…A cross-sectional study performed in India evaluated the link between general air pollution and DED and found a positive but statistically insignificant association, whereas a Polish cohort study reported a positive association (OR = 1.92; 95% CI: 1.47-2.52). 13,14…”
Section: Outdoor Air Pollutionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A cross-sectional study performed in India evaluated the link between general air pollution and DED and found a positive but statistically insignificant association, whereas a Polish cohort study reported a positive association (OR = 1.92; 95% CI: 1.47-2.52). 13,14…”
Section: Outdoor Air Pollutionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, sulfur dioxide has synergistic effect with dust in the atmosphere . Dust aerosol particles can directly bring sulfur dioxide to the lungs.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%