Screening for Dry Eye Disease in Out-Patients Presenting at a Tertiary Care Hospital-A Clinical Study.
Journal Title: IJAR-Indian Journal of Applied Research - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 12
Abstract
Objective: Study the prevalence of dry eye among patients seeking attention for ophthalmic problems, Materials & Methods: This is a prospective study conducted at Govt. Regional Eye Hospital between 1st March 2015 to 15th April 2015.This study was conducted based on Tear film status which was evaluated by using Tear Meniscus Height, Schirmer’s I Test and Tear film breakup time. Results: A total of 150 patients were enrolled in this study. Outof which, 22(14.66%) subjects were found to be suffering from Dry Eye disease (DED) .Incidence of DED was found to be high in 41-50 years age group (25%). 12.12% in Males and 16.67% in Females. The most common symptoms isItching (45.45%), followed by burning sensation (40.9%), For - eign Body Sensation (36.36%), and Redness (31.8%) Conclusion: Out of 150 patients 22(14.66%) subjects were found to have dry eye. Probable contributing factors include: • IncreaseU dr ban pollution levels • Loweler vels of nutrition, literacy & awareness of treatment of simple conditions which when neglected may lead to DED. This study sensitizes the ophthalmologist sitting in the busy OPD to always keep a high index of suspicion of the pos - sibility of DED
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Dr. MOHAMMED AZHAR CHISTI, Dr . A. TARAKESWARA RAO, Dr. P. SRIHARI SIDDHARTHA
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