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Zou Y, Guo P, Zhu X, Liu X, Xin N. Internet appointment has more advantages than traditional appointment in the nursing service of dry eye patients. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e36348. [PMID: 38065870 PMCID: PMC10713152 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Dry eye disease is one of the most common eye diseases. Clinical studies have found that meibomian gland expression can effectively improve the function of meibomian glands in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction. Compared with traditional appointments, Internet appointment has advantages in treating dry eye disease. A cross-sectional study was conducted to collect 300 patients with dry eye disease through an online questionnaire. Using Pearson chi-squared test, associations between the clinical parameters and appointment mode were analyzed. Spearman-rho test was executed to compare clinical data and appointment mode for correlation analysis and relationship between score of advantages of Internet booking (SOAIB), evaluation of the effectiveness of the Internet booking (EEIB), waiting in line for medical treatment (WMT). Univariate logistic regression analysis calculated the odds ratio (OR) of appointment mode for potential correlation factors. By using Pearson chi-squared test, SOAIB (P = .005), EEIB (P = .029) and WMT (P = .041) was significantly correlated with the appointment mode. Spearman correlation coefficient displayed that appointment mode was significantly correlated with EEIB (ρ = -0.126, P = .029) and WMT (ρ = 0.118, P = .041). Univariate logistic regression and concludes that EEIB (OR = 0.183, 95%CI: 0.033-1.004, P = .05), WMT (OR = 2.543, 95%CI: 1.013-6.384, P = .047) have a clear correlation with appointment mode. Spearman correlation coefficient displayed that SOAIB was significantly correlated with EEIB (ρ = -0.247, P < .001) and WMT (ρ = 0.157, P = .006). Internet appointment can effectively reduce the waiting time for dry eye disease treatment by meibomian gland expression. Effectiveness evaluation of Internet appointments is significantly higher than traditional appointments.
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- Yunyun Zou
- Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Shenzhen Eye Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University, School of Optometry, Shenzhen University. Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Shenzhen Eye Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University, School of Optometry, Shenzhen University. Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Shenzhen Eye Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University, School of Optometry, Shenzhen University. Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Shenzhen Eye Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University, School of Optometry, Shenzhen University. Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Shenzhen Eye Hospital Affiliated to Jinan University, School of Optometry, Shenzhen University. Shenzhen, China
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Hat K, Kaštelan S, Planinić A, Muller D, Ježek D. Pathohistological features of the aging human lacrimal gland. Croat Med J 2023; 64:307-319. [PMID: 37927184 PMCID: PMC10668042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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AIM To assess sex-related differences in the pathohistological features of the human lacrimal gland and to investigate age-related and sex-related differences in stereologically measured volume density of the secretory tissue, connective tissue, and fat. METHODS We performed an observational analysis of acinar atrophy, periacinar fibrosis, periductal fibrosis, ductal dilation, ductal proliferation, fatty infiltration, and lymphocyte infiltration of hematoxylin and eosin-stained lacrimal gland samples from 81 cornea donors. Stereological analysis of the volume density of the secretory tissue, connective tissue, and fat was performed on samples from 66 donors. RESULTS Up to 69% of all samples showed degenerative changes. Female samples had a higher frequency of all observed degenerative changes, except ductal dilation. While acinar atrophy was significantly more prevalent in women, ductal dilation was significantly more prevalent in men. Stereological analysis indicated lower portions of acini and higher portions of connective tissue and fat, as well as a more pronounced age-related progression of degenerative changes in female samples. CONCLUSION Female lacrimal glands are more susceptible to degeneration, and this susceptibility could play an important role in the higher incidence of dry eye disease in older women. A further stereological analysis using more samples from younger age groups is needed to elucidate age-related and sex-related differences in the structure of the human lacrimal gland and their impact on dry eye disease.
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- Koraljka Hat
- Koraljka Hat, Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, University Hospital Dubrava, Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia,
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Sánchez-Brau M, Seguí-Crespo M, Cantó-Sancho N, Tauste A, Ramada JM. What Are the Dry Eye Questionnaires Available in the Scientific Literature Used for? A Scoping Review. Am J Ophthalmol 2023; 246:174-191. [PMID: 36336073 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2022.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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PURPOSE Dry eye disease (DED) is a frequent chronic ophthalmic condition. Its diagnosis includes tests and patient reported outcomes (PRO) questionnaires. Although many PRO dry eye questionnaires (PRO-DEQs) are available, they differ greatly from each other and not all have been validated. The purpose of this study was to retrieve the PRO-DEQs present in the scientific literature by performing a descriptive analysis of them and identifying those with known validity and reliability characteristics and to perform a descriptive analysis of the geographic area, year of publication, and characteristics of the target population of the clinical studies that have used validated PRO-DEQs. DESIGN Scoping review of the literature. METHODS Searches were conducted in PubMed to retrieve PRO-DEQs published up to July 2018 and written in English, French, Italian or Spanish. RESULTS One thousand six hundred two records were identified and 973 were included in the final analysis. Of these, 56 provided information on the design and validation of PRO-DEQs and 49 PRO-DEQs were identified. Twenty-two PRO-DEQs were validated (17 original and 5 modified) and 27 had no associated design, validity, and reliability studies. Most of the validated PRO-DEQs were designed in English, the number of items varies from 1 to 57, the dimensions are generally not specified, and they are self-administered. The greatest use of validated PRO-DEQs in clinical studies has been in Asia since 2010, with the Ocular Surface Disease Index being the most used. These questionnaires have been used mostly in adults, retired professionals, and people with visual diseases to diagnose DED. CONCLUSIONS This study aims to encourage the use of validated PRO-DEQs to guarantee the quality of the results obtained and the comparability and replicability among studies.
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- Mar Sánchez-Brau
- Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences (M.S-B., N.C-S.), University of Alicante, San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain
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- Department of Optics, Pharmacology and Anatomy (M.S-C., N.C-S.), University of Alicante, San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain; Public Health Research Group (M.S-C.), University of Alicante, San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain.
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- Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences (M.S-B., N.C-S.), University of Alicante, San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain; Department of Optics, Pharmacology and Anatomy (M.S-C., N.C-S.), University of Alicante, San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain
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- Department of Optics, Optometry and Vision Sciences (A.T.), University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques (J.M.R.), Barcelona, Spain; CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health (J.M.R.), Madrid, Spain
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Chan HN, Zhang XJ, Ling XT, Bui CHT, Wang YM, Ip P, Chu WK, Chen LJ, Tham CC, Yam JC, Pang CP. Vitamin D and Ocular Diseases: A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23084226. [PMID: 35457041 PMCID: PMC9032397 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23084226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The contributory roles of vitamin D in ocular and visual health have long been discussed, with numerous studies pointing to the adverse effects of vitamin D deficiency. In this paper, we provide a systematic review of recent findings on the association between vitamin D and different ocular diseases, including myopia, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy (DR), dry eye syndrome (DES), thyroid eye disease (TED), uveitis, retinoblastoma (RB), cataract, and others, from epidemiological, clinical and basic studies, and briefly discuss vitamin D metabolism in the eye. We searched two research databases for articles examining the association between vitamin D deficiency and different ocular diseases. One hundred and sixty-two studies were found. There is evidence on the association between vitamin D and myopia, AMD, DR, and DES. Overall, 17 out of 27 studies reported an association between vitamin D and AMD, while 48 out of 54 studies reported that vitamin D was associated with DR, and 25 out of 27 studies reported an association between vitamin D and DES. However, the available evidence for the association with other ocular diseases, such as glaucoma, TED, and RB, remains limited.
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- Hei-Nga Chan
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (H.-N.C.); (X.-J.Z.); (X.-T.L.); (C.H.-T.B.); (Y.-M.W.); (W.-K.C.); (L.-J.C.); (C.C.T.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (H.-N.C.); (X.-J.Z.); (X.-T.L.); (C.H.-T.B.); (Y.-M.W.); (W.-K.C.); (L.-J.C.); (C.C.T.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (H.-N.C.); (X.-J.Z.); (X.-T.L.); (C.H.-T.B.); (Y.-M.W.); (W.-K.C.); (L.-J.C.); (C.C.T.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (H.-N.C.); (X.-J.Z.); (X.-T.L.); (C.H.-T.B.); (Y.-M.W.); (W.-K.C.); (L.-J.C.); (C.C.T.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (H.-N.C.); (X.-J.Z.); (X.-T.L.); (C.H.-T.B.); (Y.-M.W.); (W.-K.C.); (L.-J.C.); (C.C.T.)
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China;
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (H.-N.C.); (X.-J.Z.); (X.-T.L.); (C.H.-T.B.); (Y.-M.W.); (W.-K.C.); (L.-J.C.); (C.C.T.)
- Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (H.-N.C.); (X.-J.Z.); (X.-T.L.); (C.H.-T.B.); (Y.-M.W.); (W.-K.C.); (L.-J.C.); (C.C.T.)
- Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (H.-N.C.); (X.-J.Z.); (X.-T.L.); (C.H.-T.B.); (Y.-M.W.); (W.-K.C.); (L.-J.C.); (C.C.T.)
- Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Eye Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (H.-N.C.); (X.-J.Z.); (X.-T.L.); (C.H.-T.B.); (Y.-M.W.); (W.-K.C.); (L.-J.C.); (C.C.T.)
- Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, Hong Kong, China
- Hong Kong Eye Hospital, Hong Kong, China
- Correspondence: (J.C.Y.); (C.-P.P.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (H.-N.C.); (X.-J.Z.); (X.-T.L.); (C.H.-T.B.); (Y.-M.W.); (W.-K.C.); (L.-J.C.); (C.C.T.)
- Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Correspondence: (J.C.Y.); (C.-P.P.)
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Hirabayashi T, Shibato J, Kimura A, Yamashita M, Takenoya F, Shioda S. Potential Therapeutic Role of Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide for Dry Eye Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:664. [PMID: 35054857 PMCID: PMC8775530 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23020664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Dry eye disease (DED) is caused by a reduction in the volume or quality of tears. The prevalence of DED is estimated to be 100 million in the developed world. As aging is a risk factor for DED, the prevalence of DED is expected to grow at a rapid pace in aging populations, thus creating an increased need for new therapies. This review summarizes DED medications currently in clinical use. Most current medications for DED focus on stimulating tear secretion, mucin secretion, or suppressing inflammation, rather than simply replenishing the ocular surface with moisture to improve symptoms. We recently reported that the neuropeptide PACAP (pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide) induces tear secretion and suppresses corneal injury caused by a reduction in tears. Moreover, it has been reported that a PACAP in water and a 0.9% saline solution at +4 °C showed high stability and achieved 80-90% effectiveness after 2 weeks of treatment. These results reveal PACAP as a candidate DED medication. Further research on the clinical applications of PACAP in DED is necessary.
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- Takahiro Hirabayashi
- Clinical Medicine Research Laboratory, Shonan University of Medical Sciences, 16-48, Kamishinano, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama 244-0806, Japan
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- Clinical Medicine Research Laboratory, Shonan University of Medical Sciences, 16-48, Kamishinano, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama 244-0806, Japan
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- Clinical Medicine Research Laboratory, Shonan University of Medical Sciences, 16-48, Kamishinano, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama 244-0806, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Molecular Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Physiology and Molecular Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8501, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shonan University of Medical Sciences, 16-48, Kamishinano, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama 244-0806, Japan
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Lachovská S, Kristian P. INCIDENCE OF PSEUDOEXFOLIATION SYNDROME AND GLAUCOMA IN A SET OF MORE THAN 14,000 EYES OF PATIENTS OPERATED FOR A CATARACT. CESKA A SLOVENSKA OFTALMOLOGIE : CASOPIS CESKE OFTALMOLOGICKE SPOLECNOSTI A SLOVENSKE OFTALMOLOGICKE SPOLECNOSTI 2022; 78:56-62. [PMID: 35477245 DOI: 10.31348/2022/8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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PURPOSE Evaluation of the incidence of pseudoexfoliation (PEX) syndrome and glaucoma in cataract patients operated at our Clinic, with an analysis of possible complications. METHODOLOGY Retrospective evaluation of medical records of PEX syndrome patients who have undergone cataract surgery at the Gemini Eye Clinic Ostrava-Hrusov was undertaken. The study period was from November 2016 to April 2021. The evaluated parameters were the incidence of PEX syndrome, age and gender of patients, intraocular pressure (IOP) before the surgery, pre-existing therapy of previously diagnosed secondary glaucoma and the occurrence of perioperative complications. RESULTS In the study period of 4.5 years, out of the total number of 14 167 operated eyes with cataracts there were 852 eyes of 689 patients with PEX syndrome diagnosed at our Clinic, i.e. 6.0 %. The mean age was 76.9 years, the median 77 years, range 54-100 years. The observed pathology was more common in women at a ratio of 1.84: 1 (552: 300). Elevation of IOP above 21 mmHg was recorded in 118 eyes, in 14 of them IOP reached values over 30 mmHg. Diagnosed and long-term treated secondary glaucoma was confirmed by 153 patients (204 eyes), out of which 22 eyes have undergone antiglaucoma laser (19 eyes) and / or surgery (5 eyes) in the anamnesis. Perioperatively, we recorded the following pathological findings accompanying the occurrence of PEX syndrome in 231 eyes. Most often it was poor artificial mydriasis (189 eyes), then subluxation of the lens (31 eyes) or zonular fragility (17 eyes). To reduce the risk of perioperative and postoperative complications, implantation of a capsular tension ring was indicated in 20 eyes. Complications during the procedure occurred in 11 eyes, of which 8 eyes were diagnosed with advanced cataract. CONCLUSION PEX syndrome and glaucoma are relatively common diseases that can complicate the lives of patients and eye surgeons. The incidence of PEX syndrome in our cataract patients was 6 %. Proper diagnosis of this disease is important not only for the possible occurrence of numerous complications during and after cataract surgery, but also for the possible presence of secondary glaucoma. It also serves to detect possible involvement of the contralateral eye. In addition, due to the involvement of practically all tissues in the body, the patient is endangered by numerous, especially vascular comorbidities. For these reasons, we find it appropriate that these patients are observed by other healthcare specialists. In our experience, early indication of cataract surgery is important to achieve a lower degree of zonular fragility and a softer lens core. In addition, lower levels of proinflammatory pseudoexfoliation material occur in the anterior segment of the eye in the early stages, which may have a beneficial effect on the postoperative healing.
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Chen H, Chen A, Wang S, Zou M, Young CA, Zheng D, Jin G. Association Between Migraine and Dry Eye: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis. Cornea 2021; 41:740-745. [PMID: 34743091 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess whether migraine might be associated with the increased risk of dry eye disease and to determine the strength of the association between migraine and dry eye disease. METHODS We searched EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science databases and China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang, and VIP databases for studies that investigated the association between dry eye and migraine from inception to September 8, 2020. Relevant data were extracted by 2 investigators independently. Publication bias and heterogeneity were evaluated. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were computed by metaanalysis using random-effects models. RESULTS Of the 565 studies identified, 7 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in this metaanalysis. Patients with migraine had significantly higher morbidity of dry eye compared with the control group (OR = 1.55; 95% CI = 1.32-1.82; P < 0.001). Subgroup analysis showed that the association between dry eye and migraine was stronger in hospital-based studies (OR = 1.97, P = 0.036) than population-based studies (OR = 1.42, P < 0.001). In addition, differences in geographic location and diagnostic criteria have no effect on the results. CONCLUSIONS There was a significant association between dry eye and migraine. Patients with migraine are more prone to suffer from dry eye than subjects without migraine, and the association strength varies among populations studied.
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- Hanlin Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China; Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Pharmacy, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China; Guangdong General Hospital, Guangdong Mental Health Center, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China; and Nanchang Eye Hospital, Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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Development of Lutein-Containing Eye Drops for the Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13111801. [PMID: 34834216 PMCID: PMC8621052 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a common ophthalmological disease that decreases tear secretion and causes dryness, photophobia, pain, severe corneal rupture, and even blindness. Ocular and lacrimal gland inflammation is one of the pathological mechanisms underlying DES. Therefore, effective suppression of inflammation is a crucial strategy for the treatment of DES. Lutein, commonly found in healthy foods, has anti-inflammatory effects in corneal or retina-related cells and may be a potential therapy for DES. The addition of lutein to artificial tears (AT) as an eye-drop formulation for DES treatment in a mouse model was studied in the present work. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) was used as a thickener to increase the viscosity of eye drops to prolong drug retention on the ocular surface. A WST-8 assay in human corneal epithelial cells (HCE-2) showed that a concentration of <5 μM lutein (L5) and <1% PVA (P1) maintained the cell viability at 80%. A real-time PCR showed that the inflamed human corneal epithelial cells (HCECs) cocultured with L5P1 had downregulated expression of inflammatory genes such as IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. In a benzalkonium chloride- (BAC) induced DES mouse model, AT/L5P1 could repair damaged corneas, elevate tear secretion, increase the number of goblet cells, and inhibit the production of inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α, in the cornea. In conclusion, we demonstrate that lutein/PVA as eye drops could prolong the drug ocular retention time and effectively to decrease inflammation in DES mice. Therefore, lutein, obtained from eye drops, has a potential therapeutic role for DES.
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Zhang Q, Wu Y, Song Y, Qin G, Yang L, Talwar SS, Lin T, Talwar GDS, Zhang H, Xu L, Moore JE, Pazo EE, He W. Screening Evaporative Dry Eyes Severity Using an Infrared Image. J Ophthalmol 2021; 2021:8396503. [PMID: 34484814 PMCID: PMC8410437 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8396503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial and one of the most common problems treated in an ophthalmic outpatient clinic. Due to the variability in presentation, diagnosis of DED consists of a combination of subjective and objective clinical tests. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a handheld smartphone-based infrared thermal (IRT) camera for screening symptomatic evaporative DED. METHODS This observational sex-matched control study assessed IRT images of 184 right eyes (46 normal and 138 DED) of 184 participants. Evaporative DED was assessed using noninvasive tear breakup time, fluorescein staining, and the Chinese version of the ocular surface disease index (C-OSDI) questionnaire and categorized into their respective dry eye symptomology group (none, mild, moderate, or severe). The ocular surface temperature (OST) at 8 anatomical regions of interest (ROI) (nasal conjunctiva, nasal limbus, nasal cornea, central cornea, inferior cornea, temporal limbus, temporal cornea, and temporal conjunctiva) were measured and compared using a handheld smartphone-based IRT camera. The effectiveness of these 8 ROIs OST in detecting varying severity of DED was evaluated in terms of correlations with severity of DED and their area under the curve (AUC). RESULTS OST at the 8 anatomical ROI was significantly higher in DED participants than in the non-DED group (p < 0.05) except for inferior cornea, temporal limbus, and temporal conjunctival regions (>0.05). Analyzing 8 anatomical ROIs revealed that the nasal limbus had the highest Pearson correlation with the severity of DED (0.64, p < 0.001). Additionally, the nasal limbus ROI achieved the highest AUC of 0.79 (CI: 0.73-0.85; p < 0.05), sensitivity, and specificity (0.96 and 0.91) when comparing its ability to discriminated DED vs. non-DED eyes. CONCLUSIONS Rather than a diagnostic tool, handheld smartphone-based IRT images can be considered as a rapid, noninvasive, and hygienic screening tool in discriminating DED and non-DED and potentially alleviating inconvenience experienced during conventional tests.
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- Qing Zhang
- He Eye Specialist Hospital, No. 128 North Huanghe Street, Shenyang, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- He Eye Specialist Hospital, No. 128 North Huanghe Street, Shenyang, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- He Eye Specialist Hospital, No. 128 North Huanghe Street, Shenyang, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- He Eye Specialist Hospital, No. 128 North Huanghe Street, Shenyang, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- He Eye Specialist Hospital, No. 128 North Huanghe Street, Shenyang, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- He Eye Specialist Hospital, No. 128 North Huanghe Street, Shenyang, China
- Wenzhou Medical University, Jiaxing, China
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- He Eye Specialist Hospital, No. 128 North Huanghe Street, Shenyang, China
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- He Eye Specialist Hospital, No. 128 North Huanghe Street, Shenyang, China
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- He Eye Specialist Hospital, No. 128 North Huanghe Street, Shenyang, China
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- He Eye Specialist Hospital, No. 128 North Huanghe Street, Shenyang, China
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Harris JA, Huang K, Miloslavsky E, Hanna GJ. Sicca syndrome associated with immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Oral Dis 2021; 28:2083-2092. [PMID: 34379884 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Cancer immunotherapy, which seeks to stimulate a patient's own immune system to combat cancer, is quickly becoming a central pillar of cancer therapeutics and has resulted in the development of many novel anticancer therapies. One subtype of cancer immunotherapy, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), has revolutionized cancer treatment and changed the standard of care for multiple indications. However, the advent of ICIs has produced a wide variety of inflammatory side effects termed immune-related adverse events (IRAEs), including ICI-induced Sicca syndrome. This article outlines the clinical features of ICI-induced Sicca syndrome and assesses its reported incidence in clinical trials, case series, and case reports across numerous cancers and treatment modalities. Presentations of ICI-induced Sicca syndrome in patients with pre-existing Sjӧgren's disease and with extra-glandular manifestations will also be explored. The pathophysiological mechanisms underlying IRAEs, including ICI-induced Sicca syndrome, will be evaluated through an examination of existing literature. Finally, the various treatment and management strategies as well as aims for future work will be discussed and reviewed.
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- Jack A Harris
- Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Rheumatology Unit, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Silva Carneiro E Silva R, Raphael Escobar Gimenes F, Pimentel Moreno Mantilla N, Naissa Duarte Silva N, Eduardo de Oliveira Pinheiro C, da Silva Lima M, Lameira Maciel Amaral T, Rezende do Prado P. Risk for corneal injury in intensive care unit patients: A cohort study. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2021; 64:103017. [PMID: 33676811 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2021.103017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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AIM To identify the incidence and risk factors for corneal injury amongst critically ill patients. METHOD A prospective cohort study with adult patients from one intensive care unit in Northern Brazil. Logistic regression was performed to predict the risk factors associated with corneal injury. RESULTS Data from 149 patients revealed 18.8% (28/149) corneal injuries. Factors independently associated with corneal injury were patients with eyeball exposure (OR: 27.31; 95% CI: 3.50-212.78); lagophthalmos (OR: 17.15; 95% CI: 5.78-50.85); chemosis (OR: 7.39; 95% CI: 2.28-23.97), periorbital oedema (OR: 7.99; 95% CI: 2.19-29.13) and hospitalisation >7-days (OR: 11.96; 95% CI: 3.27-43.66) had a significantly higher risk of developing corneal injury in this ICU. CONCLUSION Corneal injury was a common complication amongst critically ill patients and was associated with altered physiological function of the eyes such as exposure, lagophthalmos, chemosis and periorbital oedema. This study suggests introduction of a corneal injury prevention protocol for nursing and adding lagophthalmos and chemosis to the NANDA-I Taxonomy, thus contributing to the assessment and monitoring for the risk for corneal injury in critically ill patients.
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- Department of General and Specialized Nursing, University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Acre State Hospital Foundation (FUNDHACRE), Intensive Care Unit, Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil
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- Federal University of Acre, Multiprofessional Residency Program in Intensive Care Unit, Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil; Acre State Hospital Foundation (FUNDHACRE), Intensive Care Unit, Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil
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- Federal University of Acre, Multiprofessional Residency Program in Intensive Care Unit, Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil.
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Alsubaie AJM, Alsaab SO, Alshuaylan RN, Alosimi SHM, Al-Hasani HM, Alqahtani KN, Alqahtani ASS, Alsubaiei N, Boudal EK, Atallah H. An Overview on Dry Eye Disease Evaluation and Management Approach in Primary Health Care Centre. ARCHIVES OF PHARMACY PRACTICE 2021. [DOI: 10.51847/rplau6xscv] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Badugu R, Szmacinski H, Reece EA, Jeng BH, Lakowicz JR. Fluorescent contact lens for continuous non-invasive measurements of sodium and chloride ion concentrations in tears. Anal Biochem 2020; 608:113902. [PMID: 32800702 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2020.113902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Rapid and non-invasive measurement of hydration status is medically important because even mild levels of dehydration can have a significant impact on physical and cognitive performance. Despite the potential value of determining whole-body hydration based on the electrolytes found in tears, very few tests are available. An area of intense interest is the development of a contact lens which could measure ion concentrations in tears, specifically that of sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl-) ions, the dominant electrolytes in blood plasma and tears. Here, we describe a method to make fluorescent contact lenses which allow determination of Na+ and Cl- ion concentrations in tears. Fluorophores known to be sensitive to Na+ and Cl- were derivatized to bind non-covalently to two commercially-available silicone hydrogel (SiHG) contact lenses-the Biofinity (Comfilcon A) or MyDay (Stenfilcon A) lenses. The sodium- and chloride-sensitive fluorophores displayed spectral changes in the physiological range for Na+ and Cl- ions in tears. The lenses for both Na+ and Cl- ions were completely reversible. The sodium responses were not sensitive to protein interference including human lysozyme, human serum albumin and mucin type 2. The chloride sensitivity was similar with both lenses, but the sodium-sensitive range was different in the Biofinity and MyDay lenses. We also fabricated a lens with both the Na+ and Cl- probes in a single MyDay lens resulting in a contact lens that independently measured Na+ and Cl- concentrations without physical separation of the fluorophores. Our findings indicated that a sodium and chloride-sensitive contact lens (NaCl-lens) could be used for rapid non-invasive detection of whole-body hydration, as well as associated diseases or other infections.
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- Ramachandram Badugu
- Center for Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 725 West Lombard St., Baltimore, MD, 21201, USA.
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- Center for Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 725 West Lombard St., Baltimore, MD, 21201, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 655 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, USA; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 655 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md, 21201, USA; Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 655 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md, 21201, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 419 W. Redwood Street, Baltimore, Md, 21201, USA
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- Center for Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 725 West Lombard St., Baltimore, MD, 21201, USA.
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Liu Y, Di G, Hu S, Zhao T, Xu X, Wang X, Chen P. Expression Profiles of CircRNA and mRNA in Lacrimal Glands of AQP5 -/- Mice With Primary Dry Eye. Front Physiol 2020; 11:1010. [PMID: 33013441 PMCID: PMC7497440 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.01010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Purpose: This work aimed to identify differentially expressed circular RNAs (circRNAs) and elucidate their potential function in aquaporin 5 (AQP5) knockout (AQP5–/–) mice with the primary dry eye phenotype. Methods: A slit lamp examination was performed on AQP5–/– mice to assess corneal epithelial defects using fluorescein sodium staining. Hematoxylin–eosin staining and transmission electron microscopy analysis were performed to identify structural changes in lacrimal gland epithelial cells due to AQP5 deficiency. The expression profiles of circRNA and messenger RNA (mRNA) were determined by a microarray analysis. The selected circRNA was verified by quantitative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses were performed to predict the biological functions and the potential pathways of parental genes involved in lacrimal gland epithelial cell changes. According to the bioinformatics analysis of identified circRNAs, we predicted a circRNA–miRNA–mRNA network of phagosomes. Results: The AQP5–/– mice spontaneously exhibit dry eye symptoms, wherein the AQP5 deficiency changes the structure of lacrimal gland epithelial cells. The analysis revealed that, compared to AQP5+/+ mice, 30 circRNAs in the lacrimal glands of AQP5–/– mice were differentially expressed (fold change ≥ 2.0, p < 0.05). Nine upregulated circRNAs were identified using qRT-PCR, and nine upregulated validated circRNAs, 40 altered microRNAs (miRNAs), and nine upregulated mRNAs were identified through a network analysis. The KEGG analysis showed that these nine target genes were expressed in phagosomes. Conclusion: The AQP5–/– mice have primary and stable dry eye phenotypes from birth. We identified differently expressed circRNAs in the lacrimal glands of AQP5–/– and AQP5+/+ mice, predicting a circRNA–miRNA–mRNA network of phagosomes. CircRNA likely plays an important role in lacrimal gland epithelial cell pathogenesis. Therefore, it is reasonable to use circRNA as a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of dry eyes.
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- Yaning Liu
- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Hashmani N, Mustafa FG, Tariq MA, Ali SF, Bukhari F, Memon AS, Hashmani S. Distribution and Correlation of Ocular Surface Disease Index Scores in a Non-Clinical Population: The Karachi Ocular Surface Disease Study. Cureus 2020; 12:e9193. [PMID: 32821550 PMCID: PMC7429673 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.9193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Introduction There is increasing recognition of dry eye disease (DED) as a significant factor influencing quality of life in seemingly normal individuals. Our goal was to determine the distribution of Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) scores in non-clinical individuals in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods We distributed OSDI questionnaires to subjects aged > 18 years with no active ocular complaint. Examiners were selected from various areas of the city to administer questionnaires to students and the general population. The OSDI score was grouped as per the following: normal (0-12 points), mild (13-22 points), moderate (23-32 points), and severe (33-100 points). Results We surveyed 2433 individuals with a mean age of 30.7±15.6 years. Additionally, the mean OSDI score was 22.4±18.7. To estimate prevalence, we used two OSDI score cutoffs: >13 (64.4%) and >22 points (43.6%). Statistical significance was found using multivariate regression in the following variables: age (p<0.001), contact lens wear (p<0.001), ocular allergies (p<0.001), hypertension (p<0.001), diabetes (p=0.003), and smoking (p=0.047). When graphing mean age against OSDI score, there was a large jump between the third and fourth decades; thereafter, there was a steady increase. Similarly, when plotting smoking, the score was steady until five years and then there was a sharp incline. Conclusion There was a high prevalence of DED in the studied population. Additionally, many systemic and ocular factors were associated with this disease.
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- Ophthalmology, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAK
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- Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Hashmanis Hospital, Karachi, PAK
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Locking Y Lateral Canthopexy as a Treatment for Dry Eye Disease Caused by Eyelid Malposition. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2020; 36:375-379. [PMID: 32205777 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000001559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) can affect the quality of life of patients. This study analyzes whether locking Y lateral canthopexy improves patients' quality of life and in what way it does so (based on the ocular surface disease index questionnaire) and DED signs (measured by the fluorescein breakup time, tear osmolarity, Schirmer test, and corneal staining) in patients with DED caused by a eyelid malposition or impaired blink dynamics. METHODS This was a case-control study. Forty eyes of 20 patients with DED and lateral canthal disinsertion examined at the University Hospital La Ribera during a 1-year period from November 2016 to November 2017. The 40 eyes were divided into 2 groups: Group 1 eyes that underwent locking Y lateral canthopexy (i.e., a plication of the superficial lateral canthal tendon to the lateral orbital rim periosteum); and group 2 eyes that underwent observational treatment, without surgery. Symptoms and signs in OU were recorded separately at baseline and 1 month after surgery. RESULTS One month after surgery, the ocular surface disease index reduced in group 1 eyes when compared with those of group 2 (p = 0.001), fluorescein breakup time showed an improvement in the operated eyes (group 1) (p < 0.001) and corneal staining was reduced in group 1 after surgery (p = 0.012). The osmolarity results did not change when compared with eyes from group 2 (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Locking Y lateral canthopexy is an effective surgical technique for treating patients with evaporative dry eye caused by a lateral canthal tendón disinsertion by restoring proper eyelid closure and improving blinking dynamics. It improves DED signs and symptoms, thereby enhancing the quality of life of patients.
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Askari G, Rafie N, Miraghajani M, Heidari Z, Arab A. Association between vitamin D and dry eye disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2020; 43:418-425. [PMID: 32169320 DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2020.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Revised: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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PURPOSE A number of studies have examined the association between vitamin D and dry eye disease in different populations, but findings are inconclusive. Herein, available observational studies were systematically reviewed to elucidate the overall relationship between vitamin D and dry eye disease among adult population. METHODS PubMed, Scopus, Google scholar and ISI web of science databases were searched until January 2020 for studies assessing the association between vitamin D and dry eye disease. The Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale was used to examine the quality of each study. RESULTS A total of 14 studies out of 252 met the inclusion criteria and were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. Serum 25(OH) D3 was lower in dry eye disease subjects compared to healthy ones (WMD -5.93; 95 % CI, -7.47 to -4.40; P < 0.001) with evidence of significant heterogeneity (I2 = 94.6 % p < 0.001). Also, in final analysis, vitamin D correlated significantly with ocular surface disease index (Fisher's Z: -0.26; 95 % CI, -0.48 to -0.04; P = 0.018), with significant heterogeneity between studies (I2 = 59.3 %, P = 0.043). CONCLUSION It was found that serum vitamin D had a significantly lower level in dry eye disease patients, and correlated with ocular surface disease index but no other dry eye disease parameter. The findings add to the existing literature supporting the concept that nutrition especially vitamin D plays an important role in human eye health. Prospective studies are needed to confirm this relationship.
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- Gholamreza Askari
- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Cancer Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; The Early Life Research Unit, Division of Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Signes-Soler I, Javaloy Estañ J. Nutrition and dry eye: a systematic review. EXPERT REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/17469899.2019.1614442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Isabel Signes-Soler
- Department of Optics and Optometry and Vision Science, Universidad de Valencia, Burjassot, Spain
- SAERA. School of Advanced Education, Research and Accreditation, Castellón de la Plana, Spain
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- Anterior Segment & Refractive Surgery Department, Clinica Baviera Alicante (Alicante), Spain
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Yazdani-Ibn-Taz MK, Han MM, Jonuscheit S, Collier A, Nally JE, Hagan S. Patient-reported severity of dry eye and quality of life in diabetes. Clin Ophthalmol 2019; 13:217-224. [PMID: 30774302 PMCID: PMC6354694 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s184173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between patient-reported severity of dry eye disease (DED), quality of life (QoL), presence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and length of disease duration in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). PATIENTS AND METHODS A survey of 152 people (110 with and 42 without diabetes). All participants completed the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) and Dry Eye-related Quality of Life Score (DEQS) questionnaires. RESULTS Forty-four percent of all diabetic subjects reported dry eye symptoms, compared to 29% in the control group. Patients with DM2 reported dry eye symptoms more frequently than those with DM1 (55% and 27% respectively, P=0.001). Dry eye severity was linked to a significant deterioration in QoL in both types of diabetes (DM1, r=0.609 and P=0.036; DM2, r=0.417 and P=0.011). Irrespective of DR, the presence of DED was significantly higher in DM2 compared to DM1 (with DR, P=0.011; without DR, P=0.018). CONCLUSION Dry eye symptoms are associated with reduced QoL and are more common in people with DM2 than in DM1, irrespective of DR status. Routine clinical screening for severe DED could potentially allow for a timely and more effective treatment and could contribute to mitigating the dry eye-associated reduction in QoL in those with DM2.
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), Glasgow G4 0BA, UK,
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), Glasgow G4 0BA, UK,
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), Glasgow G4 0BA, UK,
- Diabetes Day Centre, University Hospital Ayr, Ayr KA6 6DX, UK
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), Glasgow G4 0BA, UK,
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), Glasgow G4 0BA, UK,
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Contribution of HIV Infection, AIDS, and Antiretroviral Therapy to Exocrine Pathogenesis in Salivary and Lacrimal Glands. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19092747. [PMID: 30217034 PMCID: PMC6164028 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19092747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Revised: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The structure and function of exocrine glands are negatively affected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and its co-morbidities, including innate and adaptive immune responses. At the same time, exocrine function may also be influenced by pharmacotherapies directed at the infectious agents. Here, we briefly review the role of the salivary glands and lacrimal glands in normal physiology and exocrine pathogenesis within the context of HIV infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), including the contribution of antiretroviral therapies on both. Subsequently, we discuss the impact of HIV infection and the types of antiretroviral therapy on disease management and therapy development efforts.
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Jeong KJ, Choi JG, Park EJ, Kim HE, Yoo SM, Park SG. Relationship between Dry Eye Syndrome and Frequency of Coffee Consumption in Korean Adults: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey V, 2010-2012. Korean J Fam Med 2018; 39:290-294. [PMID: 30049179 PMCID: PMC6166118 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.17.0047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2017] [Accepted: 07/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Dry eye syndrome is a common health problem in the adult population. Many risk factors including age, sex, prior eye surgery, various chronic diseases, and lifestyle factors can affect its development. We have evaluated the risk of dry eye syndrome based on the frequency of coffee consumption among Korean adult population. Methods A total of 9,752 adults with age 19 years and older were randomly selected between 2010 and 2012. They have all participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey V of Korea. Dry eye syndrome was being diagnosed by the physicians at some points in the participant’s lifetime. The average daily coffee intake was divided into the following: less than 1 cup, 1 to 2 cups, and 3 cups or more. Various physio-environmental factors and medical conditions were used as correction variables to assess the risk of dry eye syndrome in relation to the frequency of coffee consumption. Results The prevalence of dry eye syndrome decreased to 9.2%, 8.8%, and 6.3% as coffee consumption increased from less than 1 cup to 1–2 cups and more than 3 cups, respectively. However, there was no significant relationship between the frequency of coffee consumption and the risk of dry eye syndrome after adjusting various risk factors. Conclusion There is no relationship between the frequency of coffee consumption and risk of dry eye syndrome.
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- Kwon-Jin Jeong
- Department of Family Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea
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Fernandes APNDL, Araújo JNDM, Botarelli FR, Pitombeira DO, Ferreira Júnior MA, Vitor AF. Dry Eye Syndrome in Intensive Care Units: a concept analysis. Rev Bras Enferm 2018; 71:1162-1169. [PMID: 29924155 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2016] [Accepted: 05/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To analyse the concept of Dry Eye Syndrome in patients admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICU). METHOD This is a concept analysis, according to Walker's and Avant's method, conducted using an integrative review, through search in the database. Science Direct, Scopus, Cinahl, Pubmed, Lilacs, Cochrane and Web of Science. The following keywords were used: "Keratoconjuntivite Sicca", "Risk Factors", "Dry eye Syndromes" and "Intensive Care Units". After selection, 85 articles have been kept. RESULTS Antecedents found: age, lagophthalmos, environmental factors, use of medications, systemic diseases, mechanical ventilation and eye surgeries. Attributes: Tear Break-up Time < 10 s, Schirmer's test I < 10 mm, Schirmer's test II < 5 mm and signs and symptoms. Consequents: eye damage and discomfort; unstable vision. The Model Case and the Contrary Case were used to illustrate it. CONCLUSION The research provided clarification of the concept and consequent understanding of the Dry Eye Syndrome, which is preventable especially in ICU.
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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Baudouin C, Figueiredo FC, Messmer EM, Ismail D, Amrane M, Garrigue JS, Bonini S, Leonardi A. A randomized study of the efficacy and safety of 0.1% cyclosporine A cationic emulsion in treatment of moderate to severe dry eye. Eur J Ophthalmol 2017; 27:520-530. [PMID: 28362054 PMCID: PMC6380092 DOI: 10.5301/ejo.5000952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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PURPOSE The SICCANOVE study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of 0.1% cyclosporine A cationic emulsion (CsA CE) versus vehicle in patients with moderate to severe dry eye disease (DED). METHODS In this multicenter, double-masked, parallel-group, controlled study, patients were randomized (1:1) to receive CsA CE (Ikervis®) or vehicle for 6 months. The co-primary efficacy endpoints at month 6 were mean change from baseline in corneal fluorescein staining (CFS; modified Oxford scale) and in global ocular discomfort (visual analogue scale [VAS]). RESULTS The mean change in CFS from baseline to month 6 (CsA CE: n = 241; vehicle: n = 248) was significantly greater with CsA CE than with vehicle (-1.05 ± 0.98 and -0.82 ± 0.94, respectively; p = 0.009). Ocular discomfort improved similarly in both groups; however, the percentage of patients with ≥25% improvement in VAS was significantly higher with CsA CE (50.2%) than with vehicle (41.9%; p = 0.048). In a post hoc analysis of patients with severe ocular surface damage (CFS score 4) at baseline (CsA CE: n = 43; vehicle: n = 42), the percentage of patients with improvements of ≥2 grades in CFS score and ≥30% in Ocular Surface Disease Index score was significantly greater with CsA CE (p = 0.003). Treatment compliance and ocular tolerability were satisfactory and as expected for CsA use. CONCLUSION Cyclosporine A CE was well-tolerated and effectively improved signs and symptoms in patients with moderate to severe DED over 6 months, especially in patients with severe disease, who are at risk of irreversible corneal damage.
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- Christophe Baudouin
- Quinze-Vingts National Ophthalmology
Hospital, Paris - France
- Pierre et Marie Curie University, Paris 6,
Vision Institute, INSERM UMR968, CNRS UMR7210, Paris - France
- University of Versailles Saint-Quentin en
Yvelines, Versailles - France
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- Department of Neuroscience, Ophthalmology
Unit, University of Padua, Padua - Italy
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Dry eye disease affects a substantial segment of the word population with increasing frequency. It is a multifactorial disease of the ocular surface and tear film, which causes ocular discomfort, visual disturbances, and tear instability with potential damage to the cornea and conjunctiva. Because of its multifactorial etiology, the use of different pharmacological treatment for dry eye treatment has been proposed, which include anti-inflammatory molecules, lubricants or comfort agents, and secretagogues. However, in some cases these pharmacological approaches only relieve symptoms temporarily, and consequently, eye care professionals continue to have difficulties managing dry eye. To improve pharmacological therapy that allows a more efficient and long-term action, effective ocular drug delivery of the currently available drugs for dry eye treatment is required. Contact lenses are emerging as alternative ophthalmic drugs delivery systems that provide an increased residence time of the drug at the eye, thus leading to enhanced bioavailability and more convenient and efficacious therapy. In this article, we reviewed the different techniques used to prepare contact lens-based drug delivery systems and focused on articles that describe the delivery of compounds for dry eye treatment through contact lenses.
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Comparison of the effects of various lubricant eye drops on the in vitro rabbit corneal healing and toxicity. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 69:123-129. [DOI: 10.1016/j.etp.2016.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2016] [Revised: 11/20/2016] [Accepted: 12/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Yang S, Kim W, Kim HS, Na KS. Association Between Migraine and Dry Eye Disease: A Nationwide Population-Based Study. Curr Eye Res 2017; 42:837-841. [PMID: 28129001 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2016.1262876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Despite the possible association between migraine and dry eye disease (DED), there are only a few studies investigating this link in a relatively limited number of patients. Therefore, we have analyzed the relationship between migraine and DED in the Korean population. MATERIALS AND METHODS This population-based cross-sectional study included 14 329 adults participating in the fifth annual Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2010 to 2012. Migraine, DED diagnosis, and DED symptoms were assessed using questionnaires and surveys. Data were analyzed using logistic regression to determine the association of migraine with DED while controlling for demographic, lifestyle, and medical factors. RESULTS Individuals with migraine were more likely to report a DED diagnosis (14.4% vs. 8.2%, p < 0.0001) and DED symptoms (22.0% vs. 15.1%, p < 0.0001). In a multivariate analysis, the association between migraine and DED diagnosis was significant after adjustments (OR, 1.577; 95% CI, 1.340-1.855). The association between migraine and DED symptoms showed a similar pattern (OR, 1.304; 95%CI, 1.151-1.502). CONCLUSIONS Although a causal relationship was not revealed, we found that patients who had a lifetime history of migraine were more likely to suffer from DED than individuals who did not present with headaches; this association may require confirmation. Large prospective cohort studies are required to evaluate the association between migraine and DED, as well as the influence of DED treatment on the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.
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- Soonwon Yang
- a Department of Ophthalmology , Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Korea
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- b Department of Neurology , Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine , Seoul , Korea
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- a Department of Ophthalmology , Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Korea
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- a Department of Ophthalmology , Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Korea
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Abdelfattah MM, Khattab RA, Mahran MH, Elborgy ES. Evaluation of patients with dry eye disease for conjunctival Chlamydia trachomatis and Ureaplasma urealyticum. Int J Ophthalmol 2016; 9:1457-1465. [PMID: 27803864 DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2016.10.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2015] [Accepted: 03/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM To determine the possibility of the development of dry eye disease (DED) as a result of persistent infection with Chlamydia trachomatis and Ureaplasma urealyticum in the conjunctiva of patients. METHODS This study was conducted on 58 patients of age range 20-50y, diagnosed with DED confirmed by Schirmer I test and tear breakup time. The non-dry eye control group included 27 subjects of the same age. Ocular specimens were collected as conjunctival scrapings and swabs divided into three groups: the first used for bacterial culture, the second and third taken to detect Chlamydia trachomatis and Ureaplasma urealyticum by direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) assay and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. RESULTS Chlamydia trachomatis was detected in 65.5% and 76% of DED patients by DFA and PCR methods respectively. Ureaplasma urealyticum was found in 44.8% of DED infected patients using the PCR method. Both organisms were identified in only 37.9% of DED patients found to be infected. Control subjects had a 22% detection rate of Chlamydia trachomatis by DFA assay versus a 7% detection rate by PCR; while Ureaplasma urealyticum was detected in 3.7% of the controls by PCR method. The conjunctival culture revealed that gram positive microorganisms represented 75% of isolates with coagulase negative Staphylococci the most common (50%) followed by Staphylococcus aureus (20%), whereas gram negative microorganisms occurred in 25% of cases, isolating Moraxella spp. as the most frequent organism. CONCLUSION Our results tend to point out that Chlamydia trachomatis and Ureaplasma urealyticum were detected in a moderate percentage of patients with DED, and could be a fair possibility for its development. PCR is more reliable in detecting Chlamydia trachomatis than DFA technique. The presence of isolated conjunctival bacterial microflora can be of some potential value.
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- Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Kasr Al-Aini 11562, Cairo, Egypt
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- Microbiology and Immunology Department, Research Institute of Ophthalmology, Giza12556, Egypt
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- Ophthalmology Department, Research Institute of Ophthalmology, Giza 12556, Egypt
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Castellanos-González JA, Torres-Martínez V, Martínez-Ruiz A, Fuentes-Orozco C, Rendón-Félix J, Irusteta-Jiménez L, Márquez-Valdez AR, Cortés-Lares JA, González-Ojeda A. Prevalence of dry eye syndrome in residents of surgical specialties. BMC Ophthalmol 2016; 16:108. [PMID: 27422541 PMCID: PMC4947365 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-016-0292-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2016] [Accepted: 07/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and severity of dry eye syndrome in a group of Mexican residents of different surgical specialties. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study where the residents were studied using the Ocular Surface Disease Index, together with diagnostic tests for dry eye syndrome, such as tear breakup time, Oxford Schema, Schirmer’s test I, and meibomian gland dysfunction testing. Statistical analyses were performed by Pearson’s chi-squared test for categorical variables and student’s t-test for quantitative variables. Any P value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results One hundred and twenty-three residents were included (246 eyes); 90 (73 %) were male and 33 (27 %) were female. The mean age was 27.8 ± 2.1 years. A higher number of residents with dry eye syndrome was found in the cardiothoracic surgery (75 %) and otorhinolaryngology (71 %) specialties; 70 % of them reported ocular symptoms, with teardrop quality involvement in >50 % of them. Conclusions We found a prevalence of 56 % for mild-to-moderate/severe stages of the condition. Their presence in the operating room predisposes surgical residents to dry eye syndrome because of environmental conditions.
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- José Alberto Castellanos-González
- Ophthalmology Department, Specialties Hospital - Western National Medical Center, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Ophthalmology Department, Specialties Hospital - Western National Medical Center, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Ophthalmology Department, Specialties Hospital - Western National Medical Center, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Research Unit in Clinical Epidemiology, Specialties Hospital - Western National Medical Center, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Av. Belisario Dominguez 1000, Col. Independencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44240, Mexico
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- Research Unit in Clinical Epidemiology, Specialties Hospital - Western National Medical Center, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Av. Belisario Dominguez 1000, Col. Independencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44240, Mexico
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- Research Unit in Clinical Epidemiology, Specialties Hospital - Western National Medical Center, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Av. Belisario Dominguez 1000, Col. Independencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44240, Mexico
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- Research Unit in Clinical Epidemiology, Specialties Hospital - Western National Medical Center, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Av. Belisario Dominguez 1000, Col. Independencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44240, Mexico
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- Research Unit in Clinical Epidemiology, Specialties Hospital - Western National Medical Center, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Av. Belisario Dominguez 1000, Col. Independencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44240, Mexico
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- Research Unit in Clinical Epidemiology, Specialties Hospital - Western National Medical Center, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Av. Belisario Dominguez 1000, Col. Independencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44240, Mexico.
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Nakamachi T, Ohtaki H, Seki T, Yofu S, Kagami N, Hashimoto H, Shintani N, Baba A, Mark L, Lanekoff I, Kiss P, Farkas J, Reglodi D, Shioda S. PACAP suppresses dry eye signs by stimulating tear secretion. Nat Commun 2016; 7:12034. [PMID: 27345595 PMCID: PMC4931240 DOI: 10.1038/ncomms12034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2015] [Accepted: 05/22/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Dry eye syndrome is caused by a reduction in the volume or quality of tears. Here, we show that pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP)-null mice develop dry eye-like symptoms such as corneal keratinization and tear reduction. PACAP immunoreactivity is co-localized with a neuronal marker, and PACAP receptor (PAC1-R) immunoreactivity is observed in mouse infraorbital lacrimal gland acinar cells. PACAP eye drops stimulate tear secretion and increase cAMP and phosphorylated (p)-protein kinase A levels in the infraorbital lacrimal glands that could be inhibited by pre-treatment with a PAC1-R antagonist or an adenylate cyclase inhibitor. Moreover, these eye drops suppress corneal keratinization in PACAP-null mice. PACAP eye drops increase aquaporin 5 (AQP5) levels in the membrane and pAQP5 levels in the infraorbital lacrimal glands. AQP5 siRNA treatment of the infraorbital lacrimal gland attenuates PACAP-induced tear secretion. Based on these results, PACAP might be clinically useful to treat dry eye disorder.
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- Tomoya Nakamachi
- Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, University of Toyama, 3190-Gofuku, Toyama-shi, Toyama 930-8555, Japan.,Department of Anatomy, Showa University School of Medicine, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo 142-8555, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Showa University School of Medicine, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo 142-8555, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Showa University School of Medicine, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo 142-8555, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Showa University School of Medicine, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo 142-8555, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Showa University School of Medicine, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo 142-8555, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Neuropharmacology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.,iPS Cell-based Research Project on Brain Neuropharmacology and Toxicology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.,Molecular Research Center for Children's Mental Development, United Graduate School of Child Development, Osaka University, Kanazawa University, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Chiba University and University of Fukui, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular Neuropharmacology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Hyogo University of Health Sciences, 1-3-6 Minatojima, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-8530, Japan
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- Department of Analytical Biochemistry, Institute of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Medical School, University of Pécs, Szigeti u 12, Pécs 7624, Hungary.,Imaging Center for Life and Material Sciences, University of Pécs, Szigeti u 12, Pécs 7624, Hungary.,János Szentágothai Research Center, University of Pécs, Szigeti u 12, Pécs 7624, Hungary.,PTE-MTA Human Reproduction Research Group, Szigeti u 12, Pécs 7624, Hungary
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- Department of Chemistry-BMC, Uppsala University, PO Box 599, Uppsala 751 24, Sweden
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- Department of Anatomy, MTA-PTE PACAP Lendulet Research Group, Centre for Neuroscience, University of Pécs, Szigeti u 12, Pécs 7624, Hungary
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- Department of Anatomy, Showa University School of Medicine, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo 142-8555, Japan.,Department of Anatomy, MTA-PTE PACAP Lendulet Research Group, Centre for Neuroscience, University of Pécs, Szigeti u 12, Pécs 7624, Hungary
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- Department of Anatomy, MTA-PTE PACAP Lendulet Research Group, Centre for Neuroscience, University of Pécs, Szigeti u 12, Pécs 7624, Hungary
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- Innovative Drug Discovery, Global Research Center for Innovative Life Science, Hoshi University, 4-41 Ebara 2-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-8501, Japan
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Gatell-Tortajada J. Oral supplementation with a nutraceutical formulation containing omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in a large series of patients with dry eye symptoms: results of a prospective study. Clin Interv Aging 2016; 11:571-8. [PMID: 27279739 PMCID: PMC4878667 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s98102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Purpose To assess the benefits and tolerability of a dietary supplement based on omega-3 fatty acids to relieve dry eye symptoms. Methods A total of 1,419 patients (74.3% women, mean age 58.9 years) with dry eye syndrome using artificial tears participated in a 12-week prospective study. Patients were instructed to take 3 capsules/day of the nutraceutical formulation (Brudysec® 1.5 g). Study variables were dry eye symptoms (scratchy and stinging sensation, eye redness, grittiness, painful and tired eyes, grating sensation, and blurry vision), conjunctival hyperemia, tear breakup time (TBUT), Schrimer I test, and Oxford grading scheme. Results At 12 weeks, each dry eye symptom improved significantly (P<0.001), and the use of artificial tears decreased significantly from 3.77 (standard deviation [SD] =2.08) at baseline to 3.45 (SD =1.72) (P<0.01). In addition, the Schirmer test scores and the TBUT increased significantly, and there was an increase in patients grading 0–I in the Oxford scale and a decrease of those grading IV–V. Significant differences in improvements of dry eye symptoms were also found in compliant versus noncompliant patients as well as in those with moderate/severe versus none/mild conjunctival hyperemia. Conclusion Oral ω-3 fatty acids supplementation was an effective treatment for dry eye symptoms.
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Zhong J, Deng Y, Tian B, Wang B, Sun Y, Huang H, Chen L, Ling S, Yuan J. Hyaluronate Acid-Dependent Protection and Enhanced Corneal Wound Healing against Oxidative Damage in Corneal Epithelial Cells. J Ophthalmol 2016; 2016:6538051. [PMID: 27190638 PMCID: PMC4848450 DOI: 10.1155/2016/6538051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2015] [Accepted: 02/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Purpose. To evaluate the effects and mechanism of exogenous hyaluronate (HA) in promoting corneal wound healing. Methods. Human corneal epithelial cells (HCECs) were incubated with different concentrations of HA to evaluate their efficiency in promoting cell migration and their modulation of repair factors. After inducing hyperosmolar conditions, the cell morphologies, cell apoptosis, and expression levels of TNF-α and MMP-9 were detected to assess the protective role of HA. Corneal epithelium-injured rat models were established to test the therapeutic effects of 0.3% HA. Then, the wound healing rates, the RNA expression levels of inflammatory cytokines, and repair factors were examined. Results. HCECs in the 0.03% and 0.3% HA groups showed fewer morphological alterations and lower rates of cell apoptosis following preincubation with HA under hyperosmolar conditions, as well as the expression levels of MMP-9 and TNF-α. In the rat model, the areas of fluorescein staining in the corneas of 0.3% HA group were significantly smaller than the control group. The expression levels of IL-1β and MMP-9 were decreased, while CD44 and FN were increased in the 0.3% HA group. Conclusion. HA enhanced corneal epithelial cell wound healing by promoting cell migration, upregulating repair responses, and suppressing inflammatory responses.
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- Jing Zhong
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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Bakkar MM, Shihadeh WA, Haddad MF, Khader YS. Epidemiology of symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) in Jordan: A cross-sectional non-clinical population-based study. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2016; 39:197-202. [PMID: 26833214 DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2016.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2015] [Revised: 10/04/2015] [Accepted: 01/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the prevalence of dry eye disease (DED) symptoms and to identify associated risk factors in a general non-clinical population in Jordan. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, participants were selected randomly from the general non-clinical population in Jordan. Participants aged 18 years or over completed the Arabic version of Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire on dry eye symptoms. RESULTS The OSDI questionnaire was completed by 1039 subjects (609 female and 430 male). The mean OSDI score for the study population was 27, with 59% of subjects showed OSDI score ≥20 (a cut off score for mild DED symptoms). Females showed significantly higher mean OSDI score than males in the older age group (p=0.01). The prevalence of all dryness symptoms was markedly reported in older age group >45 years and contact lens wearers (p<0.05). The most commonly reported DED symptom was sensitivity to light and intense symptoms were markedly reported during windy conditions. Vision-related quality of life was also affected in subjects with dryness symptoms. Working with computers and ATM was among those that highly affected. CONCLUSION The results show that symptoms of dry eye were prevalent in this non-clinical population. Contact lenses wear and older age were found to be associated with dry eye symptoms.
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- May M Bakkar
- Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Optometry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
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- Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Optometry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
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- Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Department of Optometry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
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Loos W, Rieger G, Spitzer-Sonnleitner B, Schaubmair S, Nesser U. Beurteilung der Veränderung subjektiver Sicca-Beschwerden nach Iodid-Ophthalmoiontophorese durch Auswertung zweier unabhängiger Fragebögen. SPEKTRUM DER AUGENHEILKUNDE 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s00717-015-0265-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Concordance Between Patient and Clinician Assessment of Dry Eye Severity and Treatment Response in Taiwan. Cornea 2015; 34:500-5. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000000409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Yang L, Yang Z, Yu H, Song H. Acupuncture therapy is more effective than artificial tears for dry eye syndrome: evidence based on a meta-analysis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2015; 2015:143858. [PMID: 25960747 PMCID: PMC4415668 DOI: 10.1155/2015/143858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2014] [Revised: 02/26/2015] [Accepted: 03/20/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Background. The efficacy of acupuncture in dry eye syndrome patients remains controversial. Methods. Pubmed, Ovid, Cochrane libraries, CNKI, Wanfang, and CQVIP databases were electronically searched until October 1, 2014. Outcomes including tear break-up time (BUT), Schirmer I test (SIT), and cornea fluorescein staining (CFS) were analyzed. A meta-analysis was performed using both fixed- and random-effects models based on heterogeneity across studies. Results. Seven studies were included in this study; 198 and 185 patients were randomly treated with acupuncture and artificial tears, respectively. The overall BUT of patients in acupuncture group was significantly longer than that of the artificial tears group after treatment (P < 0.00001). The SIT was significantly higher in the acupuncture group than that in the artificial tears group after treatment (P = 0.001). The CFS of patients in acupuncture group was significantly improved compared to that in artificial group (P < 0.0001). Conclusions. Acupuncture therapy is effective for the dry eye patients, partly better than artificial tear treatment.
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- Lei Yang
- 1Aerospace Center Hospital, Beijing 100049, China
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- 2Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai 201508, China
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- 1Aerospace Center Hospital, Beijing 100049, China
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- 1Aerospace Center Hospital, Beijing 100049, China
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Hua R, Yao K, Hu Y, Chen L. Discrepancy between subjectively reported symptoms and objectively measured clinical findings in dry eye: a population based analysis. BMJ Open 2014; 4:e005296. [PMID: 25168038 PMCID: PMC4156796 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the discrepancy between patient-reported symptoms and measured clinical findings and influencing factors in dry eye (DE). SETTING A population-based, cross-sectional study was performed in July-August 2007 in northeast China. The study was performed on populations originating from two rural districts that are respectively located approximately 377 and 177 km from our hospital. PARTICIPANTS 2600 eligible residents from 1300 households were identified; valid responses were obtained from 2262 residents (mean age 48 (range 12-88) years; 926 men and 1336 women; response rate 87%). PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURES Patient-reported symptoms of DE, tear film break up time (BUT) and Schirmer scores (Schirmer II). RESULTS Subjects with normal BUT and Schirmer scores without any DE symptoms were defined as the control group. Those with abnormal BUT and Schirmer scores and symptoms of DE were defined as the DE group. Subjects with disparities between the occurrence of DE symptoms and measured clinical findings were regarded as the discrepancy. Out of 2262 subjects, the discrepant group contained 960 subjects (42.44%) with significant difference (χ(2)=4.027, p=0.045<0.05). Factors that influenced the subjective reporting of DE symptoms included gender, smoking status, environment and age. Schirmer II test and tear film BUT values were remarkably different among control, DE and discrepant groups. CONCLUSIONS Development of DE can be related to many factors. It is of great importance to put forward the preclinical phase concept (patients who are symptomatic for DE and yet show no aqueous deficiency or evaporative signs) and to screen outpatients with DE-inducing features. Future interventions should focus on patients demonstrating a discrepancy between self-reported symptomology and measured clinical findings.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rui Hua
- Department of Ophthalmology, First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Affiliation(s)
- Virender S Sangwan
- Cornea and Anterior Segment Services, L V Prasad Eye Institute, , Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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