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PURPOSE: The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) is the most frequently used dry eye disease (DED) questionnaire, and the Symptom Assessment iN Dry Eye (SANDE) is the simplest and quickest to apply. We analyze the correlation and level of agreement between these two questionnaires in a large DED heterogeneous population to evaluate their performance and potential interchangeability. METHODS: Prospective, multicenter longitudinal survey-based study performed on patients diagnosed with DED by 99 ophthalmologists from 20/32 Mexican states. Questionnaires were applied in two consecutive visits to analyze the correlation between OSDI and SANDE to evaluate patients with DED clinically. Level of agreement was evaluated with Bland-Altman analysis, and internal consistency of instruments was evaluated individually and combined with Cronbach's alpha index. RESULTS: 3421 patients studied: 1996 (58.3%) women and 1425 (41.7%) men, aged 49.5 ± 15.4 years; 995 (29.1%) patients had aqueous-deficient, 1086 (31.7%) evaporative, and 1340 (39.2%) mixed DED subtypes. Normalized baseline scores were 53.7 (OSDI) and 54.1 (SANDE). After 36.3 ± 24.4 days between visits, scores were reduced to 25.2 (OSDI) and 21.8 (SANDE) points (p < .001). A positive correlation between questionnaires was found at baseline (R = 0.592; p < .001), follow-up (R = 0.543; p < .001) and change between visits (R = 0.630; p < .001). Using both questionnaires together improved the overall reliability of symptom evaluation at baseline (α = 0.7), follow-up (α = 0.7), and both (α = 0.7), compared to individual application (OSDI α = 0.5, SANDE α = 0.6)-the same improvements applied to all DED subtypes. Bland-Altman analysis revealed a differential bias of -0.41% at baseline and +3.6% at follow-up visits between OSDI and SANDE. CONCLUSIONS: We validated the correlation (high precision) between questionnaires in a large-scale population, demonstrating improved reliability (high accuracy) in evaluating DED when used together, challenging their interchangeable use. These results open a venue to improve recommendations toward a more precise and accurate diagnostic and therapeutic evaluation of DED by using OSDI and SANDE concurrently.
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Síndromes do Olho Seco , Masculino , Humanos , Feminino , Avaliação de Sintomas , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Estudos Prospectivos , Inquéritos e Questionários , Síndromes do Olho Seco/diagnóstico , Síndromes do Olho Seco/epidemiologiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: To investigate and contrast the prevalence of dry eye symptoms in construction workers and office workers using the OSDI questionnaire. METHODS: A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted using the OSDI questionnaire to evaluate dry eye symptoms and associated risk factors. Sampled size calculation with a power of 80% and a 95% degree of confidence suggested the inclusion of 298 participants. RESULTS: We studied 304 subjects (149 construction workers and 155 office workers). More than half (55%) of the participants presented dry eye symptoms (OSDI > 12). The average OSDI score was 21.30 ± 22.20 points, being lower in the group of construction workers (12.45 ± 17.50) than in-office workers (28.51 ± 22.99) (p < 0.001). Considering participants who had moderate and severe symptoms (23 to 100 points in OSDI), office workers presented dry eye symptoms 4.15 times more frequently than construction workers (OR 4.15, 95% CI 2.52, 6.85). Women presented statistical evidence of higher OSDI scores than men (32.47 ± 23.72 vs. 14.87 ± 18.48, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: construction workers have four times less risk of presenting dry eye symptoms than people working in the average office space. This highlights the pernicious effects on the ocular surface of the office environment, which poses a significant risk for the development or worsening of dry eye symptoms.
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Síndromes do Olho Seco , Estudos Transversais , Síndromes do Olho Seco/diagnóstico , Síndromes do Olho Seco/epidemiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Prevalência , Fatores de Risco , Inquéritos e Questionários , LágrimasRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of dry eye symptoms (DES) and associated risk factors among adults in Tlaxcala, Mexico. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional population-based study that included 1 508 individuals aged ≥50 years who answered the Dry Eye Questionnaire (DEQ5), with a score ranging between 0 and 22; the following categories were defined: no DES (<6); mild-moderate DES (6 to 11) and severe DES (≥12). RESULTS: The prevalence of DES was 41.1% (95%CI 38.6-43.6), and was higher in women (OR=2.26, 95%IC 1.70-3.00), in individuals with smoking index of <10 (OR=1.40, 95%CI 1.05-1.87) and ≥10 pack-years (OR=2.29, 95%CI 1.44-3.63), compared to never-smokers, subjects with history of ever consuming alcohol (OR=1.31, 95%CI 1.02-1.70), and those receiving antihypertensive treatment (OR=1.29, 95%CI 1.00-1.65). CONCLUSIONS: Dry eye symptoms were highly prevalent in the study population and were associated with sex, smoking, alcohol consumption, and antihypertensive medications.
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Síndromes do Olho Seco/diagnóstico , Idoso , Estudos Transversais , Síndromes do Olho Seco/epidemiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , México/epidemiologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Prevalência , Fatores de Risco , Avaliação de SintomasRESUMO
Abstract: Objective: To determine the prevalence of dry eye symptoms (DES) and associated risk factors among adults in Tlaxcala, Mexico. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional population-based study that included 1 508 individuals aged ≥50 years who answered the Dry Eye Questionnaire (DEQ-5), with a score ranging between 0 and 22; the following categories were defined: no DES (<6); mild-moderate DES (6 to 11) and severe DES (≥12). Results: The prevalence of DES was 41.1% (95%CI 38.6-43.6), and was higher in women (OR=2.26, 95%IC 1.70-3.00), in individuals with smoking index of <10 (OR=1.40, 95%CI 1.05-1.87) and ≥10 pack-years (OR=2.29, 95%CI 1.44-3.63), subjects with history of ever consuming alcohol (OR=1.31, 95%CI 1.02-1.70), and those receiving antihypertensive treatment (OR=1.29, 95%CI 1.00-1.65). Conclusion: Dry eye symptoms were highly prevalent in the study population and were associated with sex, smoking, alcohol consumption, and antihypertensive medications.
Resumen: Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de síntomas de ojo seco y factores de riesgo asociados en población adulta de Tlaxcala, México. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio de base poblacional con 1 508 individuos ≥50 años que respondieron el Dry Eye Questionnaire (DEQ-5) y se definieron las siguientes categorías: sin síntomas (<6); síntomas leve-moderado (6 a11) y síntomas severos (≥12). Resultados: La prevalencia de síntomas de ojo seco fue de 41.1% (IC95% 38.6-43.6); fue mayor en mujeres (OR=2.26, IC95% 1.70-3.00), en individuos con índice de tabaquismo <10 (OR=1.40, IC95% 1.05-1.87) y ≥10 paquetes-año (OR=2.29, IC95% 1.44-3.63), en sujetos con historia de consumo de alcohol (OR=1.31, IC95%1.02-1.70) y en aquellos con tratamiento antihipertensivo (OR=1.29, IC95% 1.00-1.65). Conclusión: La frecuencia de síntomas de ojo seco fue altamente prevalente en la población de estudio y se asoció con sexo, tabaquismo, consumo de alcohol y medicamentos antihipertensivos.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Síndromes do Olho Seco/diagnóstico , Síndromes do Olho Seco/epidemiologia , Prevalência , Estudos Transversais , Fatores de Risco , Avaliação de Sintomas , México/epidemiologiaRESUMO
This article evaluates the effects of Muller's muscle-conjunctival resection (MMCR) on ocular surface scores and dry eye symptoms. Forty-six patients were enrolled in the study. Eighteen underwent bilateral upper eyelid skin excision with MMCR and 28 underwent bilateral upper eyelid skin-only excision (control group). The Salisbury Eye Evaluation Questionnaire and an ocular surface evaluation protocol consisting of Schirmer's test, tear break-up time (TBUT), fluorescein and rose bengal corneal staining were performed during the pre-operative consultation and on postoperative days 7, 30, and 90. Improvement in symptoms questionnaire scores from baseline was observed on postoperative day 90 in the blepharoplasty plus MMCR group. There was no change in questionnaire scores in patients who underwent blepharoplasty alone. No between-group difference in Schirmer's test, TBUT, or fluorescein and rose bengal staining was found at any time point. In the blepharoplasty-only (control group), the fluorescein staining score was reduced on postoperative day 30 as compared to baseline, but not on day 90. In this sample, addition of MMCR to upper eyelid blepharoplasty did not worsen ocular surface scores or dry eye symptoms.