Mask-associated dry eye disease and dry eye due to prolonged screen time

Pandey, Suresh K; Sharma, Vidushi

doi:10.4103/ijo.ijo_3250_20

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Section: Evolution Of Dry Eye Disease During the Covid-19 Pandemicmentioning

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“…The literature includes a vast number of studies and articles indicating that DED is likely to have been worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic period [32][33][34][35][36]. In addition to the ocular signs and symptoms reported among people contracting the COVID-19 virus, the lifestyle changes associated with social distancing measures and the wearing of masks have implications for ocular health [32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39]. The term ''quarantine dry eye'' has been proposed by Napoli et al in their recent hypothesis paper discussing the aspects of lockdown lifestyle likely to affect ocular surface health, from environmental and behavioural factors through to diet, hydration, sleep deprivation and the psychological challenges associated with the pandemic restrictions [32].…”

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A Narrative Review of Current Understanding and Classification of Dry Eye Disease with New Insights on the Impact of Dry Eye during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Barabino

2021

Ophthalmol Ther

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Dry eye disease (DED) is a complex, progressive and multifactorial condition that is commonly seen in clinical practice and can be challenging to accurately diagnose. Untreated or suboptimally managed dry eye can progress to severe, chronic disease which may become resistant to treatment. Symptoms include ocular irritation and visual impairment. Patients frequently report negative consequences regarding quality of life (QoL), productivity and psychological wellbeing. Certain lifestyle factors (e.g. use of screen-based devices, air conditioning) can induce or exacerbate symptoms of DED, leading to progressive and debilitating complications. Exposures to such triggers are likely to have increased significantly during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with people across the

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Section: Evolution Of Dry Eye Disease During the Covid-19 Pandemicmentioning

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Section: Evolution Of Dry Eye Disease During the Covid-19 Pandemicmentioning

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A Narrative Review of Current Understanding and Classification of Dry Eye Disease with New Insights on the Impact of Dry Eye during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Barabino

2021

Ophthalmol Ther

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“…This is because the use of masks reduces the spread of air, and the exhaled air moves upwards. In this way, an air current is created over the cornea, leading to faster evaporation of the tear film, which produces dry spots on the ocular surface, eye irritation, and discomfort [ 16 ]. In turn, the contact between the warmer exhaled air and the cooler glasses lenses results in condensation and the formation of small water droplets that scatter light, reduce visual acuity, and negatively affect vision [ 17 , 18 ].…”

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Influence of Face Masks on the Use of Contact Lenses

Martínez-Pérez

Monteiro

Soares

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Background: The COVID-19 epidemic is largely controlled by the use of face masks. The use of a face mask has been indicated as a strong cause of dry eye, although it is not yet described in the literature. This study aims to compare the impact of the use of masks on the visual quality of patients. The symptoms in the human eye intensified during the pandemic versus the symptoms before the pandemic, in a Portuguese population. Methods: A fifteen-question questionnaire was conducted to find out what changes occurred in the use of soft contact lenses during the pandemic in relation to the use of masks. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS 27.0 software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: The use of contact lenses decreased compared with before the pandemic (p < 0.001). The number of hours of wear decreased significantly compared with before the pandemic (p < 0.001). The sensation of dry eyes was found to be worse in those using monthly replacement contact lenses (p = 0.034), and the need to remove contact lenses was more frequent in women (p = 0.026) after using a mask. Conclusions: Mask use increases dry eye symptoms in contact lens wearers, negatively impacting visual quality.

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“…More number of cornea articles were probably due to definite evidence of the virus in tears, acute presentations in form of conjunctivitis,[ 38 ] revised eye banking guidelines by AIOS, challenges in procurement and storage of corneal tissues, and mask associated dry eyes. [ 39 ] This was followed by retina and uvea publications [26 (11.25%)] maximum being 10 (4.33%) in the month of May 2021, which included case report of COVID-19-related central retinal vein occlusion,[ 40 ] testing protocols before vitreous-retinal surgery, and antivascular endothelial growth factor[ 41 ] administration guidelines. There were 16 (6.92%) pediatric ophthalmology and squint publications with maximum in the month of July 2020, Jan, and Feb 2021 with 3 (1.30%) each.…”

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Intricate scientometric analysis and citation trend of COVID-19-related publications in Indian Journal of Ophthalmology during COVID-19 pandemic

Kaur

Gurnani

2021

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

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Purpose: To analyze the trend of COVID-19-related publications in the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO) and assess the specialty wise correlation, distribution, and citation trend during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A retrospective analysis of all COVID-19-related articles was performed from April 2020 to May 2021. The bibliographic records were obtained from the website of IJO, Editor IJO email, and PubMed. The data was then exported as XML into Microsoft access for scientometric analysis. The articles were segregated as Original, Review, Case Report/Series, Letter to the Editor/Commentary, Guest Editorial, PointCounterpoint, Consensus Criteria, Ophthalmic Images, Photo Essay, Surgical Techniques, and All India Ophthalmic Society Meeting Papers. The data was comprehensively analyzed for specialty-wise correlations, distribution, citation trend, and reasons for the same. Results: A total of 231 COVID-19-related articles were published during the study period. The maximum articles were [82 (35.49%)] letters to the editor, followed by [51 (22.08%)] original articles, [30 (12.99%)] commentaries, and [20 (8.66%)] editorials. The least were perspectives, consensus, images, and photo assay with [1 (0.43%)] each. The maximum publications were in July [44 (19.05%)] and least in April [1 (0.43%)]. Considering specialty, the maximum articles were related to general ophthalmology [124 (53.68%)] and least were in refractive surgery and community ophthalmology with [1 (0.43%)] each. The maximum citations were for original articles [352 (34.65%)], which was 2.3 times higher than review articles and letters to editor [150 (14.76%)]. General ophthalmology had 740 (72.83%) citations, which were nearly five times that of cornea [140 (13.78%)]. Conclusion: The IJO showed a trough and crest pattern of COVID-19 publications month wise. Letter to editor and general ophthalmology COVID-19 articles had maximum publications with maximum citations for general ophthalmology owing to practice patterns and COVID-19 challenges.

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Mask-associated dry eye disease and dry eye due to prolonged screen time

Cited by 54 publications

References 2 publications

A Narrative Review of Current Understanding and Classification of Dry Eye Disease with New Insights on the Impact of Dry Eye during the COVID-19 Pandemic

A Narrative Review of Current Understanding and Classification of Dry Eye Disease with New Insights on the Impact of Dry Eye during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Influence of Face Masks on the Use of Contact Lenses

Intricate scientometric analysis and citation trend of COVID-19-related publications in Indian Journal of Ophthalmology during COVID-19 pandemic

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