A STUDY ON PREVALENCE OF DRY EYES IN A TERTIARY PRIVATE HOSPITAL

Authors

  • Dr. Rajani . Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa, AP.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmbs.v3i9.558

Keywords:

Dry eye, Kadapa, Meibomian gland dysfunction, Tear film breakup time

Abstract

Introduction: Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial ocular surface disease characterized by symptoms of discomfort, irritation, and visual disturbance. Dry eye disease (DED), either alone or in combination with other conditions, is a frequent cause of ocular irritation that leads the patients to seek ophthalmic care

Materials & Methods: 150 study subjects were enrolled for the study. A cross-section hospital-based, observational study was conducted.

Results: Among the study subjects the maximum were from 61-70 year age group, followed by 51-60 year age group. Prevalence of DED was detected in 30%.

Keywords: Dry eye, Kadapa, Meibomian gland dysfunction, Tear film breakup time

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Published

2019-09-25

How to Cite

., D. R. (2019). A STUDY ON PREVALENCE OF DRY EYES IN A TERTIARY PRIVATE HOSPITAL. International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies, 3(9), 170–172. https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmbs.v3i9.558

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 9 (2019)

Section

Research Articles