Physical inactivity, prolonged sedentary behaviors, and use of visual display terminals as potential risk factors for dry eye disease: JPHC-NEXT study

Purpose. To assess the association of dry eye disease (DED) with physical activity and sedentary behavior.Methods. The cross-sectional survey conducted included Japanese office workers who use visual display terminals (n=672). DED was assessed according to the Japanese Dry Eye Diagnostic Criteria, and participants were categorized into “definite DED,” “probable DED,” or “non-DED” groups based on the results of DED examinations. Physical activity and sedentary behavior of participants were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and physical activity level was calculated in metabolic equivalent units per week (MET, min/week). Participants were classified as having a high, moderate, or low level of physical activity.Results. Participants with abnormal tear break-up time (BUT) (≤5 s) were involved in sedentary behavior for significantly longer duration than those with normal BUT (P=0.035). Non-DED participants (14.5%) tended to have higher levels of physical activity than definite DED participants (2.5%). Participants with definite DED had significantly lower MET scores than those with non-DED (P=0.025).Conclusions. Our findings suggest that a lower level of physical activity and sedentary behavior are associated with DED; however, longitudinal/intervention studies with large groups of participants are needed to validate these findings.

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Incidence and risk factors of symptomatic dry eye disease in Asian Malays from the Singapore Malay Eye Study

The Ocular Surface ◽

10.1016/j.jtos.2017.04.004 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 742-748 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Ryan E.K. Man ◽

Anuradha R. Veerappan ◽

Shu-Pei Tan ◽

Eva K. Fenwick ◽

Charumathi Sabanayagam ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Dry Eye ◽

Dry Eye Disease ◽

Eye Disease

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Dry Eye Disease and Work Productivity Loss in Visual Display Users: The Osaka Study

American Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1016/j.ajo.2013.10.014 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 157 (2) ◽

pp. 294-300 ◽

Cited By ~ 83

Author(s):

Miki Uchino ◽

Yuichi Uchino ◽

Murat Dogru ◽

Motoko Kawashima ◽

Norihiko Yokoi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dry Eye ◽

Productivity Loss ◽

Work Productivity ◽

Visual Display ◽

Dry Eye Disease ◽

Eye Disease

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Determination of Risk Factors and Treatment of Dry Eye Disease in Type 1 Diabetes Before Corneal Complications at Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences

The Open Ophthalmology Journal ◽

10.2174/1874364101711010355 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 355-361 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Shehnilla Shujaat ◽

Muhammad Jawed ◽

Shahzad Memon ◽

Khalid Iqbal Talpur

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Type 1 Diabetes ◽

Dry Eye ◽

Tear Film ◽

Dry Eye Disease ◽

Eye Disease ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Dry Eyes ◽

Department Of Ophthalmology

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess and determine the risk factors and treatment of dry eye disease in type 1 diabetes before any ocular surface or corneal complication occurs. This study was conducted at Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences, Hyderabad, Pakistan. Methodology: Subjects and methods for observational study were undertaken at the Department of Ophthalmology Sindh Institute Of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences, Hyderabad, Pakistan. Hundred confirmed cases of type 1 diabetes were included in the study by non probability convenience sampling. Tear film breakup time and schrimer test were carried out to determine dry eye disease. Data was collected by self-prepared questionnaire and entered and analyzed by using Statistical Program for Social Sciences (SPSS, version 20.0). The frequencies and percentage were recorded and any associations with predisposing factors were statistically analyzed by t test. Results: Out of hundred patients, 71 (71%) were found to have dry eyes (P<0.001). The mean age of the subject in this study was 50.97 years (range 30-70 years). Old age was related to high risk of dry eye disease (P<0.001). There was no big difference in the incidence of dry eyes in males and females. Long duration was found to be related with increased occurrence of dry eyes (P<0.001). We found higher values for abnormal tear film break up time than schirmer test values leading to increased occurrence of evaporative dry eyes. Conclusion: There is marked increase in frequency/ risk of developing dry eye disease in type 1 diabetes patients. Therefore, it is recommended to have periodic ophthalmic examination for type 1 diabetic patients.

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The Prevalence and Risk Factors for Dry Eye Disease among Older Adults in the City of Lodz, Poland

Open Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.4236/ojoph.2016.61001 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 06 (01) ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Michal S. Nowak ◽

Janusz Smigielski

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Older Adults ◽

Dry Eye ◽

Dry Eye Disease ◽

Eye Disease ◽

The City

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Prevalence and risk factors of dry eye disease among University Students in Bangkok, Thailand

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0258217 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (10) ◽

pp. e0258217

Author(s):

Chantaka Supiyaphun ◽

Passara Jongkhajornpong ◽

Sasivimol Rattanasiri ◽

Kaevalin Lekhanont

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

University Students ◽

Dry Eye ◽

Contact Lens ◽

Screen Time ◽

Dry Eye Disease ◽

Health Study ◽

Eye Disease ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Thai University

Purpose To investigate the prevalence of dry eye disease (DED) and its associated risk factors among Thai university students. Methods A cross-sectional study using an electronic survey was conducted in two Rajabhat universities in Bangkok, Thailand. The woman’s health study questionnaire was used to determine students with DED. The prevalence of DED along with 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. Logistic regression model was used to identify the associated risk factors. Results A total of 4,111 university students joined and completed the survey questionnaires. Mean age was 18.8 ± 1.1 years with female predominance (2874 students, 69.91%). Clinically diagnosed DED was reported in 136 students (3.31%), while severe symptoms of eye dryness and irritation were reported in 227 students (5.52%). The prevalence of DED among Thai university students was 8.15% (95% CI 7.33% to 9.02%). History of contact lens use and high screen time (> 8 hours per day) were reported in 868 students (21.11%) and 2101 students (51.11%), respectively. Male gender, contact lens use and high screen time were significantly associated with higher risk of DED with the adjusted ORs (95% CI) of 1.39 (1.09, 1.77), 2.49 (1.96, 3.17), and 1.43 (1.14, 1.80), respectively. Conclusions DED is not rare among Thai university students. Contact lens use and high screen time are two significant modifiable risk factors of DED in our students. These findings can raise awareness of DED in youth population and provide valuable information for public health promotion in university students.

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Prevalence and risk factors of symptomatic dry eye disease in Lebanon

Contact Lens and Anterior Eye ◽

10.1016/j.clae.2019.08.001 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 43 (4) ◽

pp. 355-358

Author(s):

Ahmed Sherry ◽

Mona Aridi ◽

Wissam Ghach

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Dry Eye ◽

Dry Eye Disease ◽

Eye Disease

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