Prolonged Face Mask Wearing Worsens Self-Reported Dry Eye Symptoms during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Dental Healthcare Practitioners

Acta Stomatologica Croatica, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 57(2), P. 133 - 144

Published: June 15, 2023

The aim of the study was to evaluate self-reported MADE during COVID-19 pandemic in dental healthcare practitioners and identify their possible risk factors.An anonymous questionnaire sent doctors medicine time period from February 2022 August 2022. online included demographic characteristics clinical characteristics: presence deterioration DED symptoms while wearing face mask, personal protective equipment, use contact lenses, history eye surgery, current medications, number hours evaluation subjective using modified Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI).A total 405 participants were an overall prevalence 29.1% (95% CI: 24.7 - 33.6). who used masks more than 6 per day whole reported a higher OSDI score (12.5 (IQR = 2.6 29.2)) compared less hours/day (6.25 0 22.92); Mann-Whitney U Test p 0.066). Multivariable logistic regression revealed following factors for MADE: age (older 61 years) OR: 3.522 CI 1.448 8.563); p=0.05, mask h at work 1.779 1.017 3.113); p=0.044.The among appears be significant. prolonged duration increases scores. MeSH Terms: masks, dry eye, MADE, ocular discomfort, COVID-19, equipment.

Language: Английский

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Attitudes and knowledge of myopia management by Spanish optometrists

International Ophthalmology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 43(11), P. 4247 - 4261

Published: Aug. 18, 2023

To investigate the knowledge, training and clinical practice of Spanish optometrists about preventing controlling myopia progression.A web-based questionnaire was distributed to through social networks, optometric professional bodies one major optometrists' associations assess practitioner perception, understanding, self-reported behavior related diagnosis management.A total 534 with a mean age 40.8 ± 10.3 years completed survey. Most respondents have been practicing optometry for more than 20 (89.8%), report having actively treated childhood (82.4%), are very concerned increasing frequency pediatric in their daily (85.3%). Almost all (97.3%) agreed that efficacy treatment is at which it prescribed, half (53.6%) considered progression higher - 0.50 up 1.00D as minimum necessary consider management option. Respondents who reported managing orthokeratology, atropine soft-defocus contact lenses most effective control interventions. However, frequently prescribed form correction by single-vision spectacles, followed orthokeratology lenses.Spanish active myopia, especially fitting or dual-focus soft control, but there still potential improvement methodology they follow both myopia.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of dry eye during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(12), P. e0288523 - e0288523

Published: Dec. 13, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people devoted longer time to screen viewing due need for study, work, and online social activities, instead of outdoor which may have led an increase in dry eye symptoms. This study aimed evaluate prevalence during pandemic.PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web Science were searched from January 1, 2020 October 20, 2022. Cross-sectional surveys on conducted after included. Two review authors independently performed data extraction assessed quality. The random-effects model was used analyze eye, odds ratio assess strength association between variables. Subgroup analysis detect heterogeneity, leave-one-out method sensitivity analysis, Egger test publication bias.A total eleven studies with 15692 individuals met eligibility criteria. pandemic 61.0% (95%CI: 51.8%-70.2%) globally 56.7% 45.3%-68.1%) Asia. had significant differences sex visual display time, higher among females more than 4 hours per day. based diagnostic tools, population, average age. A difference found but no change heterogeneity (P<0.05). showed stable results, identified bias.The is significantly before, a those having

Language: Английский

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Cultural Differences between University Students in Online Learning Quality and Psychological Profile during COVID-19

Journal of risk and financial management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 15(12), P. 555 - 555

Published: Nov. 28, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, educational systems had to adapt social and health situation immediately. This led appearance of asynchronous teaching model. Throughout pandemic at an level, we can distinguish three phases, eminently online, hybrid, face-to-face. However, perception quality in these moments, considering psychometric profile cultural differences comparing Ibero-American countries, has not been studied. The study aims analyze psychological profile, teaching–learning processes university stage, during transition COVID-19: Thus, 1093 students from countries were Through a questionnaire, demographic, academic, variables analyzed phases pandemic. Data suggest that Latin American higher levels trait anxiety stress perception, as well loneliness, online phase (lockdown), but grades motivation compared Europeans. Indeed, Americans showed greater convenience, preference for learning methods. face-to-face phase, European presented grades, showing this method than students. Factors such resilience, more unfavorable pronounced evolution, inequities, may explain present results. Furthermore, suggests despite effect on mental health, education is postulated effective alternative. models have come stay, substitute, tool, essential focus attention should be conducted while governments ensure infrastructures resources are equitable able correctly implement

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and associated factors for self-reported symptoms of dry eye among Thai school children during the COVID-19 outbreak

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(4), P. e0284928 - e0284928

Published: April 24, 2023

COVID-19 pandemic caused an increase in digital screen time, which seemed to the prevalence of dry eye symptoms among population with abnormally high usage hours. However, there are no reports school children Therefore, present study aimed assess and evaluate associated factors aged 12 18 years during outbreak.Multistage cluster sampling was applied, six sections online questionnaires were distributed selected respondents November 2021. The odds ratio (OR) confidence intervals (CIs) for calculated using binary logistic regression. All statistical significance determined at p < 0.05.The findings revealed that 62.5% 603 students showed (DEQ-5 score ≥ 6). Significant included being female (adjusted OR (aOR) 1.54; 95% CIs 1.05-2.25), higher-grade student (aOR 1.77; 1.23-2.57), time use (6 hours: aOR 2.00; 1.12-3.57, ≥12 2.54; 1.39-4.76), perceived stress 1.12; 1.08-1.16). Thai-Perceived Stress Scale-10 scores positively correlated on 5-item questionnaire (Spearman's r = 0.38, p-value 0.01).A might be common outbreak. risk include female, a level student, prolonged screens, stress. contact lens use, smoking, most device patterns not found contributing factors.

Language: Английский

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Epidemiology of dry eye disease in Argentina

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Aug. 20, 2024

To evaluate the prevalence of dry eye disease (DED) and its associated risk factors in a sample Argentine population. A prospective cross-sectional population-based study was conducted Argentina during April 2022 through an anonymous electronic survey that included participants aged 12 years old or older. The symptomatic DED evaluated using Women's Health Study (WHS) questionnaire. In addition, list conditions possibly related to were questionnaire assess potential factors. multivariate logistic regression analysis performed. 10,812 subjects (mean age 44.1 ± 13.9, range 12–94 old) answered survey. Overall 42.1%. women 45.1% (3848 out 8525) men 30.8% (704 2287). Risk female sex (OR 2.78; p < 0.001), > 60 2.92), rheumatologic 2.80, CI 1.62–3.13), use digital screens for more than 6 h per day 2.62; 1.43–2.80), glaucoma topical treatment 2.05; 1.20–3.01), dysthyroidism (2.03; 1.48–2.51), sleeping less 7 1.92; 1.30–2.51). found be prevalent condition among participants, main determined by sex, age, especially those lifestyle South America.

Language: Английский

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High Prevalence of Symptomatic Dry Eye Disease Among University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic in University of West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago

Clinical Optometry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: Volume 15, P. 37 - 43

Published: March 1, 2023

Background: The Covid-19 pandemic lockdown obligated higher education students to attend online courses, leading prolonged exposure digital displays. Excessive time on devices could be a risk factor for ocular problems, including symptomatic dry eye. There are limited evidences show the magnitude of eye disease and its associated factors during COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed fill this gap, among university in Trinidad Tobago. Methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional was conducted undergraduate attending University West Indies, Saint Augustine Campus from October 2020 April 2021. standardized surface index questionnaire, descriptive statics binary logistic regression were used assess prevalence diseases. Variables with p-value less than 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: Four hundred (96.3%) participants completed questionnaire. Among all, 64.8% female 50.5% east Indians. About 48% using visual display units average 10– 15 hours/day. 84.3% (95% CI = 80.8– 87.5%) OSDI score ≥ 13. Lack about 2.69 CI: 1.41– 5.13), use reading mode computer 3.92 1.57– 9.80), refractive error 3.20 1.66– 6.20), previous systemic medications 2.80 1.15– 6.81), hours unit use/day (p< 0.001) significantly disease. Conclusion: Symptomatic prominent problem at Indies. Average > 4 use/day, error, positive history medication, lack eye, computers factors. Keywords: disease, prevalence, factors, Caribbean

Language: Английский

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Computer vision syndrome-related symptoms in presbyopic computer workers

International Ophthalmology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 43(9), P. 3237 - 3245

Published: April 27, 2023

To evaluate the prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS)-related symptoms in a presbyopic population using as main work tool, well relationship CVS with electronic device use habits and ergonomic factors.A sample 198 participants (aged 45-65 years) who regularly completed customised questionnaire divided into: general demographics, optical correction commonly used for work, devices use, conditions during working hours CVS-related performance. A total 10 were questioned indicating severity which they occurred (0-4) median symptom score (MTSS) was calculated sum symptoms.The MTSS this is 7 ± 5 symptoms. The most common reported by are dry eyes, tired eyes difficulties refocusing. higher women (p < 0.05), laptop users 0.05) teleworkers compared to office workers 0.05). Regarding conditions, do not take breaks while have an inadequately lighting workspace reporting neck 0.01) or back pain 0.001).There between symptoms, factors, indicates importance adapting workplaces, especially home-based teleworkers, following basic visual ergonomics rules.

Language: Английский

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Dry eye symptoms and digital eyestrain - Emerging epidemics among university students due to online curriculum amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 71(4), P. 1472 - 1477

Published: April 1, 2023

Purpose: Increased screen time has been a major concern among the students who have adopted online curriculum amid pandemic. The study was conducted to shed light on changing trends of symptoms pertaining dry eye disease and digital eyestrain due its negative implications ocular health students. Methods: A cross-sectional Manipal Academy Higher Education are currently following E-learning COVID-19 pandemic participants were surveyed using pre-validated structured questionnaire. Results: mean age 23.33 ± 4.604 years. In total, 97.9% (321/352) respondents experienced at least three associated with usage devices. 88.1% exposed an average more than 4 hours per day. An increased number device found be higher total symptom scores ( P = 0.04). considerably for those continuous contact 0.02). Headache (69.9%, n 246) is most commonly reported followed by neck pain (65.3%, 230), tearing (44.6%, 157), (40.9%, 144), burning sensation (40.1%, 141). Conclusion: This highlights tremendous increase in prevalence related attending classes during Eye care professionals need aware this emerging public threat appropriate measures prevention.

Language: Английский

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INCIDENT OF DRY EYE IN FK UNDIP STUDENTS USING SMARTPHONES

Jurnal Kedokteran Diponegoro (Diponegoro Medical Journal), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 44 - 50

Published: Jan. 23, 2024

Background: Smartphone use is increasing over time and often causes Dry Eye Syndrome (DES). (DES) a multifactorial disease of the ocular surface characterized by loss homeostasis various symptoms. The Schirmer test measurement tears quantity to diagnose DES. Objective: To determine effect smartphone on results measurements. Methods: This was quasi-experimental research with pre-test post-test design. subjects consisted 36 students selected based inclusion exclusion criteria using consecutive sampling. experimental group (n=18) used for 2 hours watching video (film), while control did not smartphone. tests were carried out before after observation 5 minutes paper strips. Statistical Shapiro-Wilk meaning value p ≥ 0,05, Chi-square test, Paired t-test, Wilcoxon Mann-Whitney < 0,05. Results: There significant decrease in (p = 0,020) 1,334 ± 0,8937 mm non-significant increase 0,582) 0,362 0,4086 mm. difference between compared 0,048). Conclusion: smartphones influences results.

Language: Английский

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