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PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DRY EYE DISEASE AMONGST ADULTS IN A POPULATION-BASED SETTING IN SOUTH- WEST NIGERIA

Authors: JAGUN Omodele

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: Nigerian journal of clinical practice

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Background: Dry eye disease (DED) occurs as a result of an abnormality in tear
production, tear consistency, and tear evaporation. Aim: The aim of this study is
to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with dry eye disease in a
population‑based setting in Southwest Nigeria. Patient and Methods: A cross‑sectional
study was conducted at a medical outreach at Iperu Remo in Nigeria. A systematic
random sampling technique was used to select 415 participants. Symptoms of dry
eye were evaluated using the Ocular Surface Disease Index questionnaire. Tear
film break‑up time (TBUT), fluorescein staining, Schirmer test with anesthesia, and
meibomian gland were evaluated. The diagnosis of DED was confirmed when the
OSDI score is ≥13 and TBUT is less than 10 seconds. Data were analyzed using
descriptive statistics, Chi‑square, and logistic regression analyses at a 0.05 level
of significance. Results: The overall prevalence of DED was 28.2%. Adults aged
between 31 and 40 years were 23 times more likely to be diagnosed with dry
eyes (aOR = 23.13; 95% CI: 1.32 – 405.99; P = 0.032) compared to those between
16 and 20 years. Female adults were about four times more likely to be diagnosed
with dry eyes (aOR = 3.59; 95% CI: 1.44 – 8.94; P = 0.006). The use of drugs was
also significantly associated with dry eyes. Conclusion: This study shows a fairly
high prevalence of DED among adults in a semi‑urban area in Southwest Nigeria.
Ophthalmologists and other eye care workers need to be cautious about the DED and
offer appropriate treatment options to patients.
Keywords: Dry eye disease, Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), Schirmer
test, Tear film break‑up time (TBUT)

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JAGUN,O. . (2022). PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DRY EYE DISEASE AMONGST ADULTS IN A POPULATION-BASED SETTING IN SOUTH- WEST NIGERIA, 25 (), 354-354.

JAGUN,O. . "PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DRY EYE DISEASE AMONGST ADULTS IN A POPULATION-BASED SETTING IN SOUTH- WEST NIGERIA" 25, no (), (2022): 354-354.

JAGUN,O. and . (2022). PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DRY EYE DISEASE AMONGST ADULTS IN A POPULATION-BASED SETTING IN SOUTH- WEST NIGERIA, 25 (), pp354-354.

JAGUNO, . PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DRY EYE DISEASE AMONGST ADULTS IN A POPULATION-BASED SETTING IN SOUTH- WEST NIGERIA. 2022, 25 ():354-354.

JAGUN,Omodele , . "PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DRY EYE DISEASE AMONGST ADULTS IN A POPULATION-BASED SETTING IN SOUTH- WEST NIGERIA", 25 . (2022) : 354-354.

J.Omodele , "PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DRY EYE DISEASE AMONGST ADULTS IN A POPULATION-BASED SETTING IN SOUTH- WEST NIGERIA" vol.25, no., pp. 354-354, 2022.

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