The prevalence, severity, and risk factors for dry eye disease in Dubai – a cross sectional study

BMC Ophthalmology

Sarah Alkabbani¹  Lakshmanan Jeyaseelan¹  Anupama P. Rao²  Pramod T. Warhekar²  Sandeep P. Thakur³ 

[1] College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE;College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE;Department Of Ophthalmology, Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai Healthcare City, P O Box 251103, Dubai, UAE;Department Of Ophthalmology, Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai Healthcare City, P O Box 251103, Dubai, UAE;

关键词: Dubai;    Prevalence;    Dry eyes;    Associated factors;    Severity;    OSDI;    Questionnaire;    Cross-sectional;    Dry eye disease;    United Arab Emirates;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12886-021-01978-4

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundThe prevalence of dry eye disease is increasing globally and requires the attention of healthcare professionals as it worsens patients’ quality of life. No published studies on the epidemiology of dry eyes have been found in Dubai.PurposeTo describe the epidemiology, prevalence, severity, and associated factors of dry eyes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2019.MethodsThis was an analytical, cross-sectional, survey-based study. An online survey was distributed by email to Mohammed Bin Rashid University students, staff, and faculty and to the staff at Mediclinic City and Parkview Hospitals in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from April–June 2019. The survey included demographic questions and the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI).ResultsThe survey was completed by 452 participants; the majority were females (288/452; 63.7 %). The prevalence of dry eyes in Dubai was estimated to be 62.6 % (283/452), with severely dry eyes being the most prevalent (119/283; 42 %). Females, high daily screen time (> 6 h), and the use of contact lenses were found to be associated with dry eyes (P-value < 0.05, 95 % confidence interval). Age was found to be negatively correlated with prevalence of dry eyes. Exposure to smoking/shisha, history of eye injury/surgery, and nationality were not associated with dry eyes.ConclusionsThis is the first cross-sectional study to investigate the prevalence of dry eyes in Dubai (62.6 %). The majority of participants had severe dry eyes symptoms. Severely dry eyes were more common among females and users of contact lenses.

【 授权许可】

CC BY