A study on analysis of dry eye with schirmers test
Journal Title: International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Aim To evaluate the prevalence of Dry eye and the factors associated majorly, among patients attending ophthalmology outpatient department. Materials and methods This is a cross sectional study with 100 patients attending the ophthalmology OP department for whom Dry eye was evaluated by using Schirmers test paper which is a non invasive test and factors causing dry eye was evaluated by using questionnaire method. Results After conducting the Schirmers test, the prevalence was 48% in general of which mild, moderate, severe Dry eye were considered and prevalence among males and females, were 37% and 55% respectively. Factors majorly associated with Dry eye among patients attending ophthalmology outpatient department is discussed. Conclusion Among the patients who have been evaluated for Dry eye by using Schirmers test strips the major factors associated among them is Diabetes around 77% and the next major cause being use of anti hypertensive medications followed by ocular surgery which is 39% and 18% respectively. Followed by other factors. Prevalence being 48% and among males being 37% and females being 55%
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Keerthana . K
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