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

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 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 highlighting the pernicious effects of some of the conditions in the office environment to the ocular surface.

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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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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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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Severe Dry Eye in Bangladesh-Based Factory Garment Workers

Diagnostics ◽

10.3390/diagnostics10090634 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (9) ◽

pp. 634 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mamunur AKM Rashid ◽

Calesta Hui Yi Teo ◽

Sumaiya Mamun ◽

Hon Shing Ong ◽

Louis Tong

Keyword(s):

Dry Eye ◽

Ocular Surface ◽

Age Groups ◽

Meibomian Gland ◽

Ocular Surface Disease Index ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Garment Workers ◽

Severity Grading ◽

Eye Symptoms ◽

Dry Eye Symptoms

This study sought to evaluate the prevalence of dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and the associated factors of severe dry eye symptoms (SDES) among garments worker of Gazipur, Bangladesh. We prospectively collected cross-sectional data for 1050 garments workers of a factory (70% response). All participants had an evaluation of the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), and a detailed ophthalmic examination including tear breakup time (TBUT), ocular surface fluorescein staining, and Schirmer’s I test. MGD grading was based on the viscosity/color and ease of manual expression of meibum. Mean age of participants was 35.5 ± 12.1 years; 53.8% were women. The prevalence of dry eye (OSDI > 12) was 64.2% (95% CI 61.2–67.1%). OSDI was not significantly different between sex or age-groups but associated with increasing MGD grade (p < 0.001), reduced TBUT (<5 s) [p < 0.001], and reduced Schirmer’s test (<5 mm) [p < 0.001]. Thirty-five percent had SDES (OSDI > 32). Using univariate logistic regressions, SDES was associated with older age (Odds Ratio (OR) 1.01, 95% Confidence Interval [1.005–1.03] per year increase) and male sex (OR 1.76, 95% CI: 1.36–2.27). When adjusted for age and sex, SDES were strongly associated with increase in MGD severity grading (OR 188, 95% CI: 91–390). However, in multivariate regression, TBUT, but not MGD severity, became the only significant determinant of SDES (OR 13.0, 95% CI: 6.3–27.0, for every 1 s decrease in TBUT). MGD is common in garments workers, contributing to dry eye symptoms in addition to other tear parameters. Reduced tear stability is associated with SDES.

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Prevalence and pattern of dry eye symptoms among “okada” riders in Southwest Nigeria using the ocular surface disease index: A cross sectional study

Journal of Clinical Sciences ◽

10.4103/jcls.jcls_37_20 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 81

Author(s):

AdetunjiOlusesan Adenekan ◽

OlubankeTheodora Ilo ◽

AdegboyegaSunday Alabi ◽

OlufisayoTemitayo Aribaba ◽

FolasadeBolanle Akinsola

Keyword(s):

Dry Eye ◽

Ocular Surface ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Disease Index ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Ocular Surface Disease Index ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Southwest Nigeria ◽

Eye Symptoms ◽

Dry Eye Symptoms

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Assessment Of Dry Eye Symptoms And Quality Of Sleep In Engineering Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v11ispl1.3593 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽

pp. 1202-1207

Author(s):

Pavithra S ◽

Dheepak Sundar M

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Dry Eye ◽

Screen Time ◽

Engineering Students ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Eye Symptoms ◽

Dry Eye Symptoms

To assess dry eye symptoms (DES) and quality of sleep in engineering students during the Covid19 pandemic lockdown and also to assess the association between DES and sleep quality. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was carried out among 396 engineering students studying in Saveetha engineering college. The study tool used was a semi-structured google form questionnaire designed for assessing digital device usage, symptoms of dry eye disease and sleep pattern. Responses were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests. Overall 64.1% attained a score of more than 10, indicating the presence of DES. 70.2% of the study population used digital screens for more than 13 hours. A statistically significant association was found between increased screen time and presence of DES(p<0.05). 64.9% had a score of >18 indicating reduced sleep quality. About 77.1% of the students with DES had reduced sleep quality, and a significant association (p<0.01) was observed between the two. During the Covid19 pandemic lockdown, there appears to be rising prevalence of DES in student population, one of the reasons being increased screen time. The sleep quality was also found to be reduced, and a significant association was found between DES and sleep quality.

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Optimum | Tangible Hydra-PEG™ – Gaining Momentum in the Industry

The Eye ◽

10.33791/2222-4408-2021-4-31-34 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 23 (4) ◽

pp. 31-34

Author(s):

M. Conway

Keyword(s):

Dry Eye ◽

Ocular Surface ◽

Surface Coating ◽

Clinical Case ◽

Contact Lenses ◽

Ocular Surface Disease ◽

Corneal Ectasia ◽

Corneal Lens ◽

Eye Symptoms ◽

Dry Eye Symptoms

The issue of hydrophilicity of the surface of gas permeable contact lenses remains one of the persistent problems. Tangible Hydra-PEG™ surface coating is applied to gas permeable contact lenses to significantly improve wettability and wearing comfort. Although it is mainly used to alleviate dry eye symptoms in scleral and corneal lens users, particularly for those patients with corneal ectasia and/or Ocular Surface Disease (OSD), it can be used in other modalities. This article describes the development of the product and describes the benefits of its use in a clinical case.

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