Prevalence of Dry Eye Symptoms and Associated Risk Factors among University Students in Poland

Wróbel-Dudzińska, Dominika; Osial, Natalia; Stępień, Piotr Witold; Gorecka, Adrianna; Żarnowski, Tomasz

doi:10.3390/ijerph20021313

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“…However, in a study published by Wróbel-Dudzinska et al, in which 312 university students were evaluated for dry eye prevalence and risk-factor preponderance, a total of 219 were women, of which nearly 22% (47 out of 219) declared oral contraceptive use, the authors considered oral contraceptive use a risk for dry eye. 43 …”

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The Effect of Sodium Hyaluronate Eye Drops 2, 4 or 6 Times a Day on Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease

Muñoz-Villegas,

Sánchez-Ríos,

Olvera-Montaño

2023

OPTH

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Purpose A randomized clinical trial was run to evaluate the effectiveness of a preservative-free 0.4% sodium hyaluronate eye drop (LOF) in different dosage schemes to alleviate signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED). Methods A total of 116 subjects with mild-to-moderate DED were included, and 111 completed the study (from which 67.6% were female and 65.3% were users of oral contraceptives). Patients were randomly assigned to instill a drop of LOF either 2 (BID), 4 (QID) or 6 (6TD) times a day (at least 3 hours apart) for 30 days. The clinical parameters and symptom endpoints were Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), tear break-up time (TBUT), ocular surface staining, and conjunctival hyperemia. Other parameters evaluated were chemosis, best corrected visual acuity, and the incidence of adverse events (AE). Results There was a significant reduction in OSDI scores by day 30 in all groups. The recovery of the OSDI score back to normal values was observed in 51.4% of patients treated (50%, 48.6%, and 55.6% in BID, QID, and 6TD, respectively, p = 0.822). Similar improvement was observed for TBUT, 50.5% of patients increased this variable to >10 seconds (39.5%, 51.4%, and 61.1%, p = 0.175), and for ocular surface staining, ≥72% showed Grade 0. There were no significant differences among posology groups regarding ocular surface staining, conjunctival hyperemia, or any safety parameters. No overall improvement in OSDI and TBUT to normal values was noted for 31 patients (21 were female and 71.4% users of contraceptive drugs). Conclusion The ophthalmic use of preservative free LOF, 2, 4 or 6 times a day, may alleviate clinical parameters and symptoms in 50% of patients with mild-to-moderate DED after a one-month treatment. This improvement seemed to be less ubiquitous in patients within reproductive age and using oral contraceptives. Trial Registration This trial is registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT0704531).

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The Effect of Sodium Hyaluronate Eye Drops 2, 4 or 6 Times a Day on Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease

Muñoz-Villegas,

Sánchez-Ríos,

Olvera-Montaño

2023

OPTH

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“…Sheppard and Wolffsohn 24 and Yammouni and Evans 25 show that contact lenses and light-filtering spectacles potentially help to mitigate DES symptoms. Other studies, including Markoulli et al 26 and Wróbel-Dudzińska et al 14 found that spectacles-and contact lens-related problems resulting in stress, lower wearing time, conjunctiva staining, more chair time, and ultimate discontinuation heighten the risk of DES. Similarly, taking frequent breaks and using dry eye or tear supplements reduce the odds by 0.3 and 0.55, respectively.…”

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“…Internal risk factors are chiefly related to the existence of untreated pre-existing eye problems, such as astigmatism, ametropic or refractive errors such as far or nearsightedness, and poor accommodation. 8,13,14 On the other hand, risk factors for external symptoms of DES mainly flow from poor ergonomic practices, including workstation situation, uncomfortable position, prolonged viewing of digital screens, improper lighting conditions, uncommon blinking, glare, and incorrect distances between the eye and the device. Recent studies showed high prevalence of DES, unsatisfactory knowledge about DES and poor preventive ergonomic practices.…”

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Risk factors of digital eye strain among computer users at Al-Baha University

Al-Atawi

2023

African Vision and Eye Health

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Background: Digital eye strain (DES) affects an estimated 60 million people worldwide, with a higher prevalence among populations that are occupationally reliant on digital display devices.Aim: This study investigated risk factors of DES and ergonomic practices among computer users at Al-Baha University.Setting: The study was conducted among computer users at Al-Baha University.Methods: This study used a descriptive cross-sectional design and data were gathered using self-administered questionnaires.Results: A total of 360 computer users participated (mean age: 36.33 years, standard deviation [s.d.]: 7.08). The lifetime and daily computer usage were 8.38 (s.d.: = 1.04) years and 4.37 (s.d.: = 2.07) hours, respectively, with 30% of respondents having used computers for more than 10 years. The baseline total eye complaints score was either mild or moderate for 64.7% and severe for 35% of the sample. The total workstation design score was poor for 47.1% and fair for 35.5% of the sample. The regression analysis of potential DES risk factors found statistically significant coefficients for the duration of daily computer use, use of contact lenses, poor ergonomic practices, poor workstation design and use of non-prescription spectacles.Conclusion: This study emphasises the need for learning institutions and public health policy makers to not only raise awareness about digital eye strain but also impose time restrictions and breaks on digital-based activities and generally improve workstation design and ergonomic conditions.Contribution: This study offers a basis for targeted interventions to prevent and manage DES, particularly within learning settings.

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“…Therefore, our study aims to determine the prevalence of DED among the general population and investigate its association with dry skin during the pandemic. The scores for DED symptoms ranged from 0 to 100, classifying them as none (0-12), mild (13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22), moderate (23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32), or severe (33). To identify DED, we used a cut off value of ≥22.…”

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“…The Baumann skin-type questionnaire assessed the skin type (oily or dry) based on nine questions (Figure 1). Skin types were classified as very dry skin (9-15), slightly dry skin (16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22), slightly oily skin (23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29), and very oily skin (30)(31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36) based on the scores. (Figure 2).…”

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Prevalence and Association of Dry Eye Disease and Dry Skin Post COVID 19 Pandemic

Hubert M,

et al. 2024

Act Sci Oph

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Background:The COVID-19 pandemic has led to lifestyle changes such as increased screen time, which has been associated with various health issues. Dry eye disease (DED) and dry skin are associated with lifestyle changes. However, the association between DED and dry skin during the pandemic remains underexplored. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of DED and its association with dry skin, along with identifying other risk factors for DED. Methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted from December 2020 to June 2021 using Google Forms distributed through social media platforms. The questionnaire included the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) and the Baumann skin-type questionnaire.Data on demographics, gadget usage, and other relevant factors were collected. The chi-square test and descriptive statistics were performed for analysis.Results: Out of 510 participants who responded to the questionnaire, 342 (67%) subjects had dry eye disease (DED) based on OSDI scoring. Among the participants with DED, 135 (26.5%) had mild DED, 86 (16.9%) had moderate DED, and 121 (23.7%) had severe DED. We also found the prevalence of dry skin to be 36%. Among those with dry skin, 10 (2.0%) had very dry skin, and 173 (33.9%) had slightly dry skin. The chi-square test revealed a significant association between DED and dry skin (χ2 = 4.90; p = 0.027). Moreover, a significant association was observed between skin condition and DED severity (χ2 = 43.47; p < 0.001). However, there was no significant association between occupation and DED severity (χ2 = 4.40; p = 0.62). We found a significant association between the duration of gadget use and DED severity (χ2 = 18.59; p = 0.02). Conclusion:This study revealed the alarming prevalence of DED. We also identified a significant association between DED and dry skin. DED severity also exhibited a significant association with skin condition and duration of gadget usage.These findings indicate the importance of addressing DED and dry skin as interconnected health concerns, particularly concerning lifestyle changes induced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Early detection and management of DED and dry skin can improve the quality of life for affected individuals.

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Prevalence of Dry Eye Symptoms and Associated Risk Factors among University Students in Poland

Cited by 16 publications

References 75 publications

The Effect of Sodium Hyaluronate Eye Drops 2, 4 or 6 Times a Day on Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease

The Effect of Sodium Hyaluronate Eye Drops 2, 4 or 6 Times a Day on Signs and Symptoms of Dry Eye Disease

Risk factors of digital eye strain among computer users at Al-Baha University

Prevalence and Association of Dry Eye Disease and Dry Skin Post COVID 19 Pandemic

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