Impact of Epiphora on Modified Ocular Surface Disease Index Questionnaire

Epiphora (excessive tear production) is a major ocular disturbance, especially among middle aged and older patients. It can be due to lacrimal drainage malfunction of any kind. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of epiphora with good passage on lacrimal irrigation on a modified Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire. A total of 101 patients (53 males/ 48 females) were included in the study. The modified OSDI questionnaire had 11 items concerning ocular symptoms that affects daily activities. The relationships between the questionnaire score for each question and the clinical features included age, gender and previous cataract surgery. The most affected activities according to modified OSDI were watching television, windy conditions and cold weather (average means of 3.36 + 0.82, 3.42 +±0.86 and 3.40 +±0.88, respectively). Epiphora was found to have a statistically significant effect on daily life, all except with regard to interpersonal relations (p=0.493) with increasing age. Women were found to be experiencing more eye grittiness (p=0.0001), getting more affected during reading (p=0.027), at hot/dry climates (p=0.0001) and believed epiphora has an important impact on interpersonal relations and general happiness (p<0.0001). Pseudophakic patients also showed statistically significant increase of discomfort in daily life questions in 7 of the 11 questions (p<0.0001). This study showed the subjective epiphora related symptoms impact on a modified OSDI. This questionnaire was easy to manage and quick to complete while showing similar results to those that were specifically designed for epiphora with nasolacrimal obstruction. We believe that the results could help to improve overall therapeutic management of patients with epiphora

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Changes in Tear-Film Status and Ocular Surface Disease Index Score Following Prolonged Use of Face Mask

Open Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.4236/ojoph.2021.114021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (04) ◽

pp. 253-265

Author(s):

Nawreen Binte Anwar ◽

Basil Anwar ◽

Arup Krishna Choudhury ◽

Mahfuza Rahman Khan ◽

Md. Anisur Rahman

Keyword(s):

Ocular Surface ◽

Tear Film ◽

Face Mask ◽

Disease Index ◽

Index Score ◽

Ocular Surface Disease ◽

Ocular Surface Disease Index ◽

Score Following

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Validation of the Arabic version of the Ocular Surface Disease Index Questionnaire

International Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.18240/ijo.2021.10.18 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (10) ◽

pp. 1595-1601

Author(s):

May M. Bakkar ◽

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Mohammad Al Qadire ◽

Keyword(s):

Internal Consistency ◽

Ocular Surface ◽

Disease Index ◽

Ocular Surface Disease ◽

Clinical Population ◽

Arabic Version ◽

Ocular Surface Disease Index ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Acceptable Internal Consistency

AIM: To develop an Arabic version of the ocular surface disease index (OSDI) and to assess its reliability and validity. METHODS: A cross sectional study was carried out to validate the Arabic version of the OSDI questionnaire. Initially, forward-backward translation was used to translate the English version of OSDI into Arabic. The translated questionnaire was tested for equivalence and cultural adaptability. Totally 200 subjects were then recruited from a non-clinical population and asked to complete the Arabic version of the OSDI (ARB-OSDI). The reliability of the questionnaire was assessed using Cronbach’s-α. A subgroup of 30 participants was asked to complete the questionnaire on two occasions to test the test-retest reliability. RESULTS: A total of 200 participants were enrolled in the study. The average age of the study participants was 31.21±13.2y and 57% were male. An acceptable internal consistency level for the ARB-OSDI questionnaire measured by Cronbach’s-α was revealed. All questions showed good internal consistency. Test-retest reliability analysis revealed good stability (interclass correlation coefficient, r=0.832, P<0.001). The construct validity for the questionnaire was also high. CONCLUSION: The ARB-OSDI questionnaire shows very good psychometric properties (acceptable internal consistency and test-retest reliability). That makes the questionnaire a valid potential tool to use in Arabic-speaking countries to monitor symptoms of dry eye disease in a larger population.

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The Effect of Low-Dose Aspirin on Dry Eye Parameters and Ocular Surface Disease Index Questionnaire

Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics ◽

10.1089/jop.2017.0064 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 34 (3) ◽

pp. 256-259 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alper Yazıcı ◽

Esin Sarı ◽

Erkan Ayhan ◽

Gözde Şahin ◽

Nesime Setge Tıskaoğlu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dry Eye ◽

Ocular Surface ◽

Low Dose ◽

Disease Index ◽

Ocular Surface Disease ◽

Ocular Surface Disease Index ◽

Dose Aspirin ◽

Low Dose Aspirin

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Efficacy of cyclic therapy with terpinen-4-ol in Demodex blepharitis

European Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1177/1120672120919085 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 112067212091908 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Özlem Evren Kemer ◽

Emine Esra Karaca ◽

Dilay Özek

Keyword(s):

Ocular Surface ◽

Meibomian Gland ◽

Disease Index ◽

Ocular Surface Disease ◽

Schirmer Test ◽

Ocular Surface Disease Index ◽

Tea Tree ◽

Cyclic Treatment ◽

Pre Treatment ◽

Breakup Time

Purpose To describe the effectiveness of cyclic treatment with terpinen-4-ol, a tea tree oil component, on Demodex blepharitis. Methods The presence of Demodex was determined by eyelash rotation as proposed by Mastrota. Schirmer test, tear breakup time, ocular surface disease index, lid margin score, meibomian gland expressibility score, and Oxford grade were performed. Patients were advised to apply heat followed by terpinen-4-ol soaked wipes to eyelids twice a day for 2 weeks. At the end of 2 weeks, treatment was interrupted for 7–10 days. The same treatment was repeated once again. The patients were examined after the first and second cycle of treatment and after 1 year. Results There was a statistically significant improvement in Schirmer test (10.37 ± 4.73 and 13.13 ± 3.44 mm/5 min), tear breakup time (6.47 ± 3.31 and 7.6 ± 2.89 s), ocular surface disease index (47.94 ± 19.77 and 34.28 ± 13.40), lid margin score (3.2 ± 0.7 and 2.63 ± 0.71), meibomian gland expressibility scores (1.93 ± 0.64 and 1.4 ± 0.67), and Oxford grade (0.9 ± 0.8 and 0.5 ± 0.63) after the first cycle of treatment ( p < 0.05). The improvement in symptoms and tear function tests of the patients after the second cycle was significantly better than in pre-treatment levels. At 12-month follow-up, symptoms of two patients (93%) relapsed. Conclusion The administration of terpinen-4-ol to the eyelid margins in a cyclic manner in Demodex blepharitis is effective against adult and hatching Demodex and breaks the vicious cycle.

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