Prevalence and associated factors for self-reported symptoms of dry eye among Thai school children during the COVID-19 outbreak

Tonkerdmongkol, Danai; Poyomtip, Teera; Poolsanam, Chotika; Watcharapalakorn, Akarapon; Tawonkasiwattanakun, Patarakorn

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0284928

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“…Dry Eye: Dry eye disease was reported in high rates among subjects affected by COVID-19 disease. School-based research revealed a preponderance of dry eye as measured with a validated paper-based instrument [ 43 ]. Female gender and being of an older age were indicated as exacerbating risk factors [ 44 ].…”

Section: Ocular Manifestations Of Covid-19mentioning

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Considerations of COVID-19 in Ophthalmology

Salvetat,

Musa,

Pellegrini

et al. 2023

Microorganisms

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Since its emergence in early 2020, the SARS-CoV-2 infection has had a significant impact on the entire eye care system. Ophthalmologists have been categorized as a high-risk group for contracting the virus due to the belief that the eye may be a site of inoculation and transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 infection. As a result, clinical ophthalmologists, optometrists, and eyecare professionals have had to familiarize themselves with the ocular manifestations of COVID-19, as well as its treatments and vaccines. The implementation of measures to prevent the transmission of the virus, such as restrictions, lockdowns, telemedicine, and artificial intelligence (AI), have led to substantial and potentially irreversible changes in routine clinical practice, education, and research. This has resulted in the emergence of a new mode of managing patients in a routine clinical setting. This brief review aims to provide an overview of various aspects of COVID-19 in ophthalmology, including the ocular manifestations related to the disease, the modes of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection, precautions taken in ophthalmic practice to prevent the spread of the virus, drugs, and vaccines used in the treatment of COVID-19, the impact of the pandemic on patients, clinicians, and the eye care system as a whole, and the future of ophthalmology conditioned by this global pandemic experience.

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Section: Ocular Manifestations Of Covid-19mentioning

confidence: 99%

Considerations of COVID-19 in Ophthalmology

Salvetat,

Musa,

Pellegrini

et al. 2023

Microorganisms

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Correction: Prevalence and associated factors for self-reported symptoms of dry eye among Thai school children during the COVID-19 outbreak

Tonkerdmongkol,

Poyomtip,

Poolsanam

et al. 2024

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Dry Eye Syndrome in Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hwang,

Lee,

You

et al. 2024

Korean J Ophthalmol

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of dry eye syndrome (DES) in children under 18 years old before and during the COVID-19 pandemic using nationwide population-based cohort analysis.Methods: This study utilized the database provided by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and the Korean National Health Insurance Service. We used claims-based data for patients diagnosed with COVID-19 between October 8, 2020, and December 31, 2021, and those without a diagnosis of COVID-19. DES cases were defined as having at least one diagnosis of H0411 or H1621 based on the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes. The primary outcome was the evaluation of the hazard ratio for DES between the COVID-19 season and the non–COVID-19 season.Results: A total of 198,486 individuals from the COVID-19 season cohort and 211,828 individuals from the non–COVID-19 season cohort were included in the study. There were no differences in characteristics between the COVID-19 season cohort and the non–COVID-19 season cohort (all standardized mean difference, <0.1). The cumulative incidence of DES during the COVID-19 season was significantly higher than that during the non–COVID-19 season. The COVID-19 season DES incidence rate was 6,419.64 per 100,000 person-years and non–COVID-19 season DES incidence rate was 5,804.88 per 100,000 person-years. In addition, children aged 13 to 18 years, female sex, those living in metropolitan areas, and those with diabetes mellitus had a higher risk of DES.Conclusions: The prevalence of diagnosed DES in children increased during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to previous years. Children aged 13 to 18 years, female sex, those living in metropolitan areas, and those with diabetes mellitus had a higher risk of DES. Further studies are needed to directly analyze the potential factors associated with the increased prevalence of DES.

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Prevalence and associated factors for self-reported symptoms of dry eye among Thai school children during the COVID-19 outbreak

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References 38 publications

Considerations of COVID-19 in Ophthalmology

Considerations of COVID-19 in Ophthalmology

Correction: Prevalence and associated factors for self-reported symptoms of dry eye among Thai school children during the COVID-19 outbreak

Dry Eye Syndrome in Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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