Prevalence and risk factors associated with dry eye symptoms: a population based study in Indonesia

Purpose To investigate the prevalence of dry eye symptoms after successful dacryocystorhinostomy and explore the potential risk factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 565 patients with lacrimal passage obstruction (LPO) who underwent external dacryocystorhinostomy. Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) total score of 13 or more was regarded as presence of dry eye symptoms. OSDI total score greater than 22 combined with self-reported dry eye was defined as symptomatic dry eye. Logistic regression and linear regression were used to examine the associations between OSDI scores and its potentially predictive factors. Results: Of the 565 patients, 344 completed the questionnaire, among which 101(29.4%) patients presented with dry eye symptoms, including 53(15.4%) mild, 14(4.1%) moderate and 34(9.9%) severe, and 48(14.0%) patients can be defined as symptomatic dry eye. Univariate logistic regression revealed that age, educational levels, income levels, and hypertension were significantly correlated with the presence of dry eye symptoms ( P < 0.05). After multivariate adjustment, lower income levels were found significantly associated with dry eye symptoms ( P < 0.05). Univariate linear regression demonstrated that age, lower educational levels, surgery history, and hypertension were significantly associated with OSDI total score ( P = 0.037, 0.012, 0.022, 0.029 respectively). Multivariate stepwise linear regression manifested that educational levels and the surgery history influenced the OSDI total score mostly ( P = 0.021, 0.036 respectively). Conclusions: Dry eye problem of LPO patients after successful dacryocystorhinostomy cannot be ignored. In the preoperative evaluation, we should pay special attention to the elderly patients with lower educational levels, lower income levels or systemic diseases.

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Risk factors associated with habitual snoring and sleep-disordered breathing in a multi-ethnic Asian population: a population-based study

Respiratory Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.rmed.2003.11.017 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 98 (6) ◽

pp. 557-566 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

See M Khoo ◽

Wan C Tan ◽

Tze P Ng ◽

C.H Ho

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Sleep Disordered Breathing ◽

Asian Population ◽

Population Based ◽

Population Based Study ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Habitual Snoring ◽

Disordered Breathing

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Child Maltreatment Among Singletons and Multiple Births in Japan: A Population-Based Study

Twin Research and Human Genetics ◽

10.1017/thg.2015.67 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 18 (6) ◽

pp. 806-811 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Yoshie Yokoyama ◽

Terumi Oda ◽

Noriyo Nagai ◽

Masako Sugimoto ◽

Kenji Mizukami

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Child Maltreatment ◽

Personal Information ◽

Population Based ◽

Multiple Births ◽

Population Based Study ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Increased Risk ◽

The Relationship

Background: The occurrence of multiple births has been recognized as a risk factor for child maltreatment. However, few population-based studies have examined the relationship between multiple births and child maltreatment. This study aimed to evaluate the degree of risk of child maltreatment among singletons and multiple births in Japan and to identify factors associated with increased risk. Methods: Using population-based data, we analyzed the database of records on child maltreatment and medical checkups for infants aged 1.5 years filed at Nishinomiya City Public Health Center between April 2007 and March 2011. To protect personal information, the data were transferred to anonymized electronic files for analysis. Results: After adjusting by logistic regression for each associated factor and gestation number, multiples themselves were not associated with the risk of child maltreatment. However, compared with singletons, multiples had a significantly higher rate of risk factors for child maltreatment, including low birth weight and neural abnormality. Moreover, compared with mothers of singleton, mothers of twins had a significantly higher rate of poor health, which is a risk factor of child maltreatment. Conclusion: Multiples were not associated with the risk of child maltreatment. However, compared with singletons, multiples and their mothers had a significantly higher rate of risk factors of child maltreatment.

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In Population-Based Study, Researchers Find Cardiovascular Risk Factors Associated with Increased Risk of Parkinsonʼs

Neurology Today ◽

10.1097/01.nt.0000602976.51366.96 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (19) ◽

pp. 40-41

Author(s):

Eve Bender

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽

Population Based ◽

Population Based Study ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Increased Risk

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Dry Eye Post-Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Major Review and Latest Updates

Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1155/2018/4903831 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Eyal Cohen ◽

Oriel Spierer

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Dry Eye ◽

Preoperative Assessment ◽

Visual Outcome ◽

Preoperative Screening ◽

Short Term ◽

Eye Symptoms ◽

Major Review ◽

Dry Eye Symptoms

Dry eye is one of the most common complications occurring after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), with virtually all patients experiencing some degree of postoperative dry eye symptoms. Enhanced understanding of the pathophysiology and mechanism of dry eye development in addition to preoperative screening of patients who are prone to dry eye is essential for better patient satisfaction and for improving short-term visual outcome postoperatively. This article reviews the latest studies published on LASIK-associated dry eye, including epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, preoperative assessment, and management.

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