Dry Eye Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a widespread ocular disease affecting the general population. It is a complex disorder affecting the surface of the eye, marked by an imbalance in the tear film and ocular symptoms. Therefore this study was done to determine the effect of an educational program on health-related outcomes of patients with DES including the severity of symptoms related to DES and their influence on visual-related functions
Detailed description
Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a prevalent chronic, inflammation resulting in eye discomfort, irritation, tiredness, and visual abnormalities that can make it difficult to read, use a computer, drive, or engage in other activities (1). It represents a set of tears film disorders caused by decreased tears formation or increased tears evaporation; it causes visual symptoms, ocular surface inflammation, and discomfort. In addition, DES leads to impaired visual function and can negatively affect the outcomes of cataract surgery (2).Therefore this study was done to determine the effect of an educational program on health-related outcomes of patients with DES including the severity of symptoms related to DES and their influence on visual-related functions
Interventions
OTHEREducational Program
The educational program included information about definition and causes of Dry eye syndrome (DES), symptoms of DES, diagnostic measures of DES, differentiation between DES and eye allergy, complications of DES, the effect of DES on vision, management of DES, health education about proper eyelid hygiene, proper nutrition to improve the quality of tear film, measures, and precautions to prevent DES such as avoiding exposure to smoke and environmental changes, avoiding prolonged periods in air-conditioned environments; limiting contact lens use to shorter periods, avoiding staring at the computer screen or smartphone for long periods, and taking frequent breaks. In addition, health education about the importance of compliance with the treatment of DES, and instructions to maintain normal eye and vision in patients with DES.
Sponsors
Alexandria University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age: 20 to 60 years old. * Alert, and able to communicate.
Exclusion criteria
* patients with recent ocular surgeries in the last 3 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ocular irritation symptoms associated with Dry eye syndrome and their effect on functions related to vision | 8 months | Ocular surface disease index (OSDI) was developed by the Outcomes Research Group at Allergan Inc in 1997 (20). It is a 12-item questionnaire developed to assess ocular irritation symptoms associated with dry eye syndrome and their effect on functions related to vision. |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed