Impact of meibomian gland dysfunction on quality of life and mental health in a clinical sample in Ghana: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to determine the impact of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) on quality of life and psychosomatic conditions.

Design

This was a clinic-based cross-sectional study.

Setting

This study was conducted at the eye clinic of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

Participants

215 clinical subjects visiting the clinic for a comprehensive eye examination.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Symptomatic MGD, asymptomatic MGD, quality of life scores, depression, anxiety and stress.

Results

215 clinical subjects consented to participate in the study, but 212 were included in the analysis. The mean age was 21.9 (± 3.8) years, 54 had MGD and 158 did not have MGD served as controls. There was no statistically significant difference i

SUBMITTER: Asiedu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9528660 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature