The association of dry eye disease signs and symptoms with anxiety and depression: An observational study
Yiren Wang,
Xiaodan Jiang,
Jiaxi Li
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
This study aimed to determine the relationship between dry eye-related symptoms and signs with anxiety and depression.
Methods
In this observational study, we recruited 63 volunteers, including 51 patients with dry eye disease (DED) and 12 healthy volunteers. Infrared images of the meibomian gland and corneal nerve layer analysis of all patients were assessed. Additionally, the patients completed Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) questionnaire, Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), and dry … Show more
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