KMID : 1159320230250040465
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Korean Journal of Vision Science 2023 Volume.25 No. 4 p.465 ~ p.474
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Dry Eye Syndrome in University Students
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Kim Jeong-Mee
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Abstract
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Purpose : To investigate the prevalence and risk factors for dry eye syndrome (DES) in university students.
Methods : A cross-sectional survey of university students was conducted through a combination of online smartphone surveys using Google Forms and face-to-face questionnaires. The questionnaire consisted of questions about risk factors for dry eye disease and the 5-item Dry Eye Questionnaire (DEQ-5).
Results : A total of 288 university students participated in the study. The average age was 22.5¡¾2.1 years, w ith 54.2% female a nd 4 5.8% m ale. The m ean of t he D EQ-5 s core w as 7.37¡¾4.65, and the prevalence of DES by DEQ-5 was 47.2%. Female gender (p=0.012), digital screen use for more than 8 hours per day (p=0.018), digital screen use for more than two hours without a break (p=0.035), contact lens wear (p=0.016), refractive surgery (p=0.020), less than 6 hours of sleep per night (p=0.0169, and allergic conjunctivitis (p=0.016) were relevant associated risk factors for DES.
Conclusion : The prevalence of DES in young adults may be underestimated in comparison to middle-aged and older adults. The severity of DES depends on several factors, including genetic and environmental factors, so identifying risk factors would help with proper prevention and early diagnosis.
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KEYWORD
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DEQ-5, Dry eye syndrome, Risk factor
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