Conjunctival impression cytology and dry eye symptoms

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Tau ◽  
Isabel Marquez ◽  
Rafael Iribarren ◽  
Alejandro Berra
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Impression Cytology ◽  
Conjunctival Impression Cytology ◽  
Eye Symptoms ◽  
Dry Eye Symptoms

scholarly journals The Diagnostic Value and Accuracy of Conjunctival Impression Cytology, Dry Eye Symptomatology, and Routine Tear Function Tests in Computer Users

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (02) ◽  
pp. 102-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahul Bhargava ◽  
Prachi Kumar ◽  
Avinash Kaur ◽  
Manjushri Kumar ◽  
Anurag Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Dry Eye ◽  
Diagnostic Value ◽  
Computer Users ◽  
Impression Cytology ◽  
Schirmer’S Test ◽  
Conjunctival Impression Cytology ◽  
Eye Symptoms ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Dry Eye Symptoms

ABSTRACT Aims and Objectives: To compare the diagnostic value and accuracy of dry eye scoring system (DESS), conjunctival impression cytology (CIC), tear film breakup time (TBUT), and Schirmer's test in computer users. Methods: A case-control study was done at two referral eye centers. Eyes of 344 computer users were compared to 371 eyes of age and sex matched controls. Dry eye questionnaire (DESS) was administered to both groups and they further underwent measurement of TBUT, Schirmer's, and CIC. Correlation analysis was performed between DESS, CIC, TBUT, and Schirmer's test scores. A Pearson's coefficient of the linear expression (R 2) of 0.5 or more was statistically significant. Results: The mean age in cases (26.05 ± 4.06 years) was comparable to controls (25.67 ± 3.65 years) (P = 0.465). The mean symptom score in computer users was significantly higher as compared to controls ( P < 0.001). Mean TBUT, Schirmer's test values, and goblet cell density were significantly reduced in computer users (P < 0.001). TBUT, Schirmer's, and CIC were abnormal in 48.5%, 29.1%, and 38.4% symptomatic computer users respectively as compared to 8%, 6.7%, and 7.3% symptomatic controls respectively. On correlation analysis, there was a significant (inverse) association of dry eye symptoms (DESS) with TBUT and CIC scores (R 2 > 0.5), in contrast to Schirmer's scores (R 2 < 0.5). Duration of computer usage had a significant effect on dry eye symptoms severity, TBUT, and CIC scores as compared to Schirmer's test. Conclusion: DESS should be used in combination with TBUT and CIC for dry eye evaluation in computer users.

scholarly journals A clinical study on dry eye

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-179
Author(s):  
Vijay Prakash Kinikar ◽  
Yashaswi Pendyala ◽  
K Vijay Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Impression Cytology ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Long Term Treatment ◽  
Eye Symptoms ◽  
Dry Eye Symptoms ◽  
Patient Department

The purpose of this study is to evaluate prevalence risk factors, symptoms, signs, objective tests of dry eye diagnosis in patients attending to Out Patient Department of Mamata General Hospital, Khammam.All patients presenting with dry eye symptoms to ophthalmology outpatient department, Mamata Medical College over a period of one and half year. A prospective study was conducted for a period of 18 months from June 2018 to Jan 2021 among patients attending ophthalmology Out Patient Department unit with symptoms of dry eye. Among the 100 patients studied, prevalence of dry eye was found to be as high as 23%.The prevalence of dry eye increased with increase in age and was significantly higher among people more than 40 years of age. Prevalence was higher among females when compared to males. Conjunctival congestion was found to be reliable sign of dry eye with a strong positive association. Foreign body sensation was found to be the most common symptom associated with dry eye. People with refractive errors, with or without history of spectacle use, had a higher incidence of dry eye compared to emmetropes. OSDI was found to be reliable measure of dry eye symptoms. Higher, scores of OSDI, indicating severe dry eye, correlated well with diagnostic tests for dry eye. TBUT test showed a high sensitivity and specificity, followed by Schirmers test and impression cytology. Impression cytology was a reliable measure for detecting ocular surface changes. Many patients showed grade 2 or 3 changes. These changes were more among those with schirmer less than 5mm. Dry eye evaluation with an appropriate and standard questionnaire along with standard tests for dry eye helps in diagnosis and treatment. This will go a long way in the effective and successful management of patients with dry eye, specially so as the disease is chronic and needs long term treatment. Early and appropriate management will provideocular comfort and satisfaction with a better quality of life.

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

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.

Assessment of dry eye symptoms among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Diego García-Ayuso ◽  
Johnny Di Pierdomenico ◽  
Esmeralda Moya-Rodríguez ◽  
Francisco J Valiente-Soriano ◽  
Caridad Galindo-Romero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Dry Eye ◽  
Eye Symptoms ◽  
Dry Eye Symptoms

Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy and Dry Eye Symptoms

2005 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald R. Korb ◽  
John P. Herman ◽  
Jack V. Greiner ◽  
Robert C. Scaffidi ◽  
Victor M. Finnemore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Eye Symptoms ◽  
Dry Eye Symptoms

scholarly journals Neuropathic-Like Ocular Pain and Nonocular Comorbidities Correlate With Dry Eye Symptoms

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. S307-S313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria S. Chang ◽  
Terri P. Rose ◽  
Carol L. Karp ◽  
Roy C. Levitt ◽  
Constantine Sarantopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Ocular Pain ◽  
Eye Symptoms ◽  
Dry Eye Symptoms

scholarly journals Characteristics of Ocular Pain Complaints in Patients With Idiopathic Dry Eye Symptoms

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerry P. Kalangara ◽  
Anat Galor ◽  
Roy C. Levitt ◽  
Derek B. Covington ◽  
Katherine T. McManus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Ocular Pain ◽  
Eye Symptoms ◽  
Dry Eye Symptoms

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

The Eye ◽  
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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