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

ABSTRACT:

Background

The 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.

Purpose

To describe the epidemiology, prevalence, severity, and associated factors of dry eyes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2019.

Methods

This 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).

Results

The survey

SUBMITTER: Alkabbani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8127306 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature