Dry eye symptoms and associated risk factors among adults aged 50 or more years in Central Mexico

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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Symptoms of ocular surface disease in construction workers: comparative study with office workers.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-16859/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sergio Hernandez-Llamas ◽

Ana Karen Paz-Ramos ◽

Patricio Marcos-González ◽

Francisco Amparo ◽

Manuel Garza

Keyword(s):

Dry Eye ◽

Ocular Surface ◽

Construction Workers ◽

Office Workers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Office Environment ◽

Degree Of Confidence ◽

Eye Symptoms ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Dry Eye Symptoms

Abstract Purpose To investigate and contrast the prevalence of dry eye symptoms in construction workers and office workers using the OSDI questionnaire. Methods A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted using the OSDI questionnaire to evaluate dry eye symptoms and associated risk factors. Sampled size calculation with a power of 80% and a 95% degree of confidence suggested the inclusion of 298 participants. Results We studied 304 subjects (149 construction workers and 155 office workers). More than half (55%) of the participants presented dry eye symptoms (OSDI > 12). The average OSDI score was 21.30 ± 22.20 points, being lower in the group of construction workers (12.45±17.50) than in-office workers (28.51±22.99) (p <0.001). Considering participants who had moderate and severe symptoms (23 to 100 points in OSDI), office workers presented dry eye symptoms 4.15 times more frequent than construction workers (OR 4.15, 95% CI 2.52, 6.85). Women presented statistical evidence of higher OSDI scores than men (32.47 ± 23.72 vs. 14.87 ± 18.48, respectively). Conclusions Construction workers have four times less risk of presenting dry eye symptoms than people working in the average office space highlighting the pernicious effects of some of the conditions in the office environment to the ocular surface. .

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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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Symptoms of ocular surface disease in construction workers: comparative study with office workers

10.21203/rs.3.rs-16859/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sergio Hernandez-Llamas ◽

Ana Karen Paz-Ramos ◽

Patricio Marcos-González ◽

Francisco Amparo ◽

Manuel Garza-Leon

Keyword(s):

Dry Eye ◽

Ocular Surface ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Construction Workers ◽

Office Workers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Degree Of Confidence ◽

Eye Symptoms ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Dry Eye Symptoms

Abstract Background: To investigate and contrast the prevalence of dry eye symptoms in construction workers and office workers using the OSDI questionnaire.Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted using the OSDI questionnaire to evaluate dry eye symptoms and associated risk factors. Sampled size calculation with a power of 80% and a 95% degree of confidence suggested the inclusion of 298 participants. Results: We studied 304 subjects (149 construction workers and 155 office workers). More than half (55%) of the participants presented dry eye symptoms (OSDI > 12). The average OSDI score was 21.30 ± 22.20 points, being lower in the group of construction workers (12.45±17.50) than in-office workers (28.51±22.99) (p <0.001). Considering participants who had moderate and severe symptoms (23 to 100 points in OSDI), office workers presented dry eye symptoms 4.15 times more frequently than construction workers (OR 4.15, 95% CI 2.52, 6.85). Women presented statistical evidence of higher OSDI scores than men (32.47 ± 23.72 vs. 14.87 ± 18.48, respectively). Conclusions: construction workers have four times less risk of presenting dry eye symptoms than people working in the average office space. This highlights the pernicious effects on the ocular surface of the office environment, which poses a significant risk for the development or worsening of dry eye symptoms.

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Prevalence of dry eye symptoms and its risk factors among patients of King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital (Taif), Saudi Arabia

Saudi Journal for Health Sciences ◽

10.4103/sjhs.sjhs_90_17 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 140

Author(s):

AbdulrahmanAhmad Alzahrani ◽

AbdulmohsenHamad Alhamyani ◽

ReemMohammed Noor Kalakattawi ◽

AfnanMohammed Noor Kalakattawi ◽

AbdulazizHamad Alhamyani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Dry Eye ◽

Eye Symptoms ◽

Dry Eye Symptoms

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Symptoms of ocular surface disease in construction workers: comparative study with office workers.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-16859/v4 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sergio Hernandez-Llamas ◽

Ana Karen Paz-Ramos ◽

Patricio Marcos-González ◽

Francisco Amparo ◽

Manuel Garza-Leon

Keyword(s):

Dry Eye ◽

Ocular Surface ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Construction Workers ◽

Office Workers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Degree Of Confidence ◽

Eye Symptoms ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Dry Eye Symptoms

Abstract Background: To investigate and contrast the prevalence of dry eye symptoms in construction workers and office workers using the OSDI questionnaire.Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted using the OSDI questionnaire to evaluate dry eye symptoms and associated risk factors. Sampled size calculation with a power of 80% and a 95% degree of confidence suggested the inclusion of 298 participants. Results: We studied 304 subjects (149 construction workers and 155 office workers). More than half (55%) of the participants presented dry eye symptoms (OSDI > 12). The average OSDI score was 21.30 ± 22.20 points, being lower in the group of construction workers (12.45±17.50) than in-office workers (28.51±22.99) (p <0.001). Considering participants who had moderate and severe symptoms (23 to 100 points in OSDI), office workers presented dry eye symptoms 4.15 times more frequently than construction workers (OR 4.15, 95% CI 2.52, 6.85). Women presented statistical evidence of higher OSDI scores than men (32.47 ± 23.72 vs. 14.87 ± 18.48, respectively). Conclusions: construction workers have four times less risk of presenting dry eye symptoms than people working in the average office space. This highlights the pernicious effects on the ocular surface of the office environment, which poses a significant risk for the development or worsening of dry eye symptoms.

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Symptoms of ocular surface disease in construction workers: comparative study with office workers.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-16859/v5 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sergio Hernandez-Llamas ◽

Ana Karen Paz-Ramos ◽

Patricio Marcos-González ◽

Francisco Amparo ◽

Manuel Garza-Leon

Keyword(s):

Dry Eye ◽

Ocular Surface ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Construction Workers ◽

Office Workers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Degree Of Confidence ◽

Eye Symptoms ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Dry Eye Symptoms

Abstract Background: To investigate and contrast the prevalence of dry eye symptoms in construction workers and office workers using the OSDI questionnaire.Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted using the OSDI questionnaire to evaluate dry eye symptoms and associated risk factors. Sampled size calculation with a power of 80% and a 95% degree of confidence suggested the inclusion of 298 participants. Results: We studied 304 subjects (149 construction workers and 155 office workers). More than half (55%) of the participants presented dry eye symptoms (OSDI > 12). The average OSDI score was 21.30 ± 22.20 points, being lower in the group of construction workers (12.45±17.50) than in-office workers (28.51±22.99) (p <0.001). Considering participants who had moderate and severe symptoms (23 to 100 points in OSDI), office workers presented dry eye symptoms 4.15 times more frequently than construction workers (OR 4.15, 95% CI 2.52, 6.85). Women presented statistical evidence of higher OSDI scores than men (32.47 ± 23.72 vs. 14.87 ± 18.48, respectively). Conclusions: construction workers have four times less risk of presenting dry eye symptoms than people working in the average office space. This highlights the pernicious effects on the ocular surface of the office environment, which poses a significant risk for the development or worsening of dry eye symptoms.

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