TFOS lifestyle: Impact of societal challenges on the ocular surface.

ABSTRACT: Societal factors associated with ocular surface diseases were mapped using a framework to characterize the relationship between the individual, their health and environment. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigating factors on ocular surface diseases were considered in a systematic review. Age and sex effects were generally well-characterized for inflammatory, infectious, autoimmune and trauma-related conditions. Sex and gender, through biological, socio-economic, and cultural factors impact the prevalence and severity of disease, access to, and use of, care. Genetic factors, race, smoking and co-morbidities are generally well characterized, with interdependencies with geographical, employment and socioeconomic factors. Living and working conditions include employment, education,

SUBMITTER: Stapleton F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10102706 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature