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

Diagnostics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 634 ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Strip Meniscometry and Association with Clinical and Demographic Variables in a Community Eye Study (in Bangladesh)

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 3366
Author(s):  
Mamunur A.K.M. Rashid ◽  
Zhang Zhe Thia ◽  
Calesta Hui Yi Teo ◽  
Sumaiya Mamun ◽  
Hon Shing Ong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Meibomian Gland ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Clinical Test ◽  
Ocular Surface Disease Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Garment Workers ◽  
Eye Symptoms

Strip meniscometry (SM) is a relatively new technique for evaluating inferior tear meniscus. We described SM in an epidemiology study and its potential associations with clinical and tear parameters. This cross-sectional study involved 1050 factory garment workers in Gazipur, Bangladesh. The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire and a standard examination for dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), including the five-second SM, were performed by a single ophthalmologist. The participants’ ages were 35.56 ± 12.12 years (range 18–59), with 53.8% women. The overall SM was 7.7 ± 3.6 mm, with skewness of 0.126 and kurtosis of 1.84 in frequency distribution. SM values were significantly lower in men than women, and significantly correlated with schirmers (r = 0.71) and tear break up time (TBUT) (r = 0.89). A lower SM value was associated with higher OSDI, lower Schirmer test, increased MG severity and lower TBUT. In multivariable analysis, when adjusted by age, SM values remained associated with schirmers and TBUT, and inversely associated with OSDI. In a separate regression model, higher SM was associated with increasing age, reduced severity of MGD grading, and increased TBUT. To conclude, SM is a rapid clinical test associated with dry eye symptoms and signs, with findings affected by both tear secretion and tear stability.

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

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

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

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. .

scholarly journals Investigation of Meibomian Gland Function and Dry Eye Disease in Patients with Graves’ Ophthalmopathy

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 2814
Author(s):  
Sachiko Inoue ◽  
Motoko Kawashima ◽  
Reiko Arita ◽  
Ai Kozaki ◽  
Kazuo Tsubota
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Normal Subjects ◽  
Meibomian Gland ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Upper Eyelid ◽  
Graves Ophthalmopathy ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Eye Symptoms ◽  
Dry Eye Symptoms

We prospectively evaluated the relationship between meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) in 19 patients (38 eyes) with subjective dry eye symptoms, compared to 14 age-matched normal participants (14 eyes). Extraocular muscle and lacrimal gland enlargement were evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Ocular surface examinations included fluorescein staining for keratoconjunctival epithelial damage, tear breakup time (TBUT) evaluation, and Schirmer’s test. Dry eye symptoms were evaluated with the Dry Eye-related Quality-of-Life Score (DEQS) questionnaire. Lid-margin abnormalities, meibum grade, and meiboscores were assessed using meibography. Clinical activity scores and T2 signal intensity ratios were used to define GO activity. All GO patients had obstructive MGD and 79% exhibited levator muscle enlargement. Ocular surface parameters of TBUT (p = 0.000), meibum score (p = 0.000), eyelid vasculitis (p = 0.000), meiboscore of the upper lid (p = 0.002), total meiboscores (p = 0.001), and DEQS (p = 0.000) significantly differed between GO patients and normal subjects. In addition, GO patients had significantly more abnormalities of the central region of the upper eyelid than normal subjects (p = 0.000). Thus, MGD might be related to eye discomfort and deterioration of the ocular surface in GO patients. Inflammation and morphological meibomian gland changes might be characteristic of GO.

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

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.

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

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.

scholarly journals Investigation of Dry Eye Symptoms in Lecturers by Ocular Surface Disease Index

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 142-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sümbüle Köksoy Vayısoğlu ◽  
Emine Öncü ◽  
Özer Dursun ◽  
Erdem Dinç
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Disease Index ◽  
Ocular Surface Disease ◽  
Ocular Surface Disease Index ◽  
Eye Symptoms ◽  
Dry Eye Symptoms
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