Prevalence and risk factors of dry eye disease among University Students in Bangkok, Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To investigate the prevalence of dry eye disease (DED) and its associated risk factors among Thai university students.

Methods

A cross-sectional study using an electronic survey was conducted in two Rajabhat universities in Bangkok, Thailand. The woman's health study questionnaire was used to determine students with DED. The prevalence of DED along with 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. Logistic regression model was used to identify the associated risk factors.

Results

A total of 4,111 university students joined and completed the survey questionnaires. Mean age was 18.8 ± 1.1 years with female predominance (2874 students, 69.91%). Clinically diagnosed DED was reported in 136 students (3.31%), while severe symptoms of eye dryness and irritation were

SUBMITTER: Supiyaphun C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8486107 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature