The Impact of Contact Lens Wear and Visual Display Terminal Work on Ocular Surface and Tear Functions in Office Workers

Kojima, Takashi; Ibrahim, Osama; Wakamatsu, Tais Hitomi; Tsuyama, Atsushi; Ogawa, Jun; Matsumoto, Yukihiro; Doğru, Murat; Tsubota, Kazuo

doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2011.05.025

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“…In addition, the mechanical and chemical alteration of the normal epithelial barrier in contact lens users predisposes the abnormal dry ocular surface to microbial infection. 11,12 Therefore, a careful strategy to reduce biofilm formation on contact lenses in patients with dry eye is very important to prevent microbial keratitis.…”

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Composition of Artificial Tear Solution AffectsIn Vitro Pseudomonas aeruginosaBiofilm Formation on Silicone Hydrogel Lens

Yadav

Chuck

Park

2013

Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics

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“…9 Contact lens wear increases tear film evaporation, 10 and it is considered an important risk factor for dry eye syndrome. 11,12 Many contact lens users use artificial tear solutions to relieve the symptoms of dry eye. Various compositions of commercially available tear solutions are now available.…”

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Composition of Artificial Tear Solution AffectsIn Vitro Pseudomonas aeruginosaBiofilm Formation on Silicone Hydrogel Lens

Yadav

Chuck

Park

2013

Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics

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“…There are several risk factors that influence the development of dry eye disease, such as external conditions involving low humidity [3, 4], urban pollution and high levels of CO 2 . Other factors are related to personal activities such excessive use of video display units (VDU) [5], smoking [6, 7], use of contact lenses [5], refractive surgery [8] and use of ocular drops [9]. …”

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Prevalence of ocular surface disease symptoms and risk factors in group of university students in Monterrey, Mexico

Garza-León

Valencia-Garza

Martínez-Leal

et al. 2016

J Ophthal Inflamm Infect

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BackgroundThe objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of symptoms of ocular surface disease and its relationship with associated risk factors in students from the University of Monterrey using Ocular Surface Disease (OSDI) questionnaire.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted between October and December 2014 to assess the prevalence and risk factors for ocular surface disease in a group of students from Universidad de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico. The severity of the disease was measured via the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire.ResultsThe OSDI average value was 26.85 ± 20.79 points, with 70.4% of students (579) had OSDI score higher than 12 points. Women had ocular surface disease 1.63 times more than men (OR 1.29, 95% CI 1.13,1.48). Students who used ophthalmic drops have an OR 2.00 (95% CI 1.65,2.40), and students who smoke have an OR 1.24 (95% CI 1.06,1.46). Use of contact lenses, hours in front of computer or history of refractive surgery has low-estimated effect on the probability of presenting an ocular disease.ConclusionsUniversity students have a prevalence of 70.4% of ocular surface disease (OSD). OSD was associated with gender (women have a higher prevalence), smoking and the use of eye drops. A program to modify these risk factors to reduce the prevalence is needed.

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“…Also, the individual risk factors are similar to those in other populations afflicted with other types of DED (51) . They include aging, females, allergic or autoimmune conditions, and usage of contact lenses (4,48,(52)(53)(54)(55) . Part of the confusion that persists about EDED recognition is because individuals exposed to high air pollution levels are often at greater risk of developing allergies and present more symptoms (55) .…”

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Is dry eye an environmental disease?

Alves¹,

Novaes²,

Morraye³

et al. 2014

Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia

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Previous studies have revealed that eye contact with either air pollutants or adverse indoor and/or outdoor environmental conditions can affect tear film composition and ocular surface components. These effects are mediated by selective binding of the environmental agents to ocular surface membrane receptors, leading to activation of pro inflammatory signaling pathways. The aim of the current review was to examine the published evidence associated with environmental factors and ocular surface disease and dry eye. Specifically, the reader will appreciate why it is possible to refer to them as mediators of Environmental Dry Eye Disease (EDED), a singular clinical entity inside DED context, directly caused by pollutants and/ or adverse climatic conditions. The indicators and clinical findings are described along with EDE differential diagnosis in its acute and the chronic phases. Based on strong existing evidence of clinical reports and epidemiological observations regarding DED and environmental factors we conclude that there is a straight cause-and-effect relationship between ambient stresses and DED. International standards and web-based tools are described for monitoring worldwide environmental conditions referring localities and populations susceptible to EDED. This information is beneficial to health providers to pinpoint the individuals and predisposed groups afflicted with DED. Such insights may not only improve the understanding and treatment of DED but also help to identify the contributing factors and lower the frequency and progression of EDED. of DED has been studied and confirmed in animal models of human DED (13)(14)(15) . KeywordsAs indicated, a healthy and pain-free ocular surface depends on identifying and eliminating factors that cause ambient humidity, airflow and purity, and temperature to intolerable levels. Such an undertaking is needed to preserve tear film qualities commensurate with ocular surface health. This is essential to sustain sufficient corneal refractive power, visual acuity, and ocular comfort (5,16,17) . A desiccating environment can lead to increase in tear film evaporation and/or decline in its turn over and clearance. These initial events lead to exposure of the ocular surface to hazardous environmental elements that trigger or exacerbate EDED symptoms. Clinical findings have shown that increased numbers of people are affected by EDED because of exposure to environmental factors ( Figure 2).Our purpose herein is to provide a critical appraisal of the clinical and epidemiological evidence indicating that DED is influenced by environmental factors. Secondly, we delineate EDED as a single clinical entity with a unique set of symptoms and clinical findings different from that of either DED or other diseases, such as Sjögren's syndrome, diabetes mellitus or drug induced, allergic conjunctivitis, toxic or irritative conjunctivitis, and actinic keratitis. Moreover, we will describe standard tools used to monitor environmental conditions and discuss their relevance in EDED ep...

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The Impact of Contact Lens Wear and Visual Display Terminal Work on Ocular Surface and Tear Functions in Office Workers

Cited by 101 publications

References 23 publications

Composition of Artificial Tear Solution AffectsIn Vitro Pseudomonas aeruginosaBiofilm Formation on Silicone Hydrogel Lens

Composition of Artificial Tear Solution AffectsIn Vitro Pseudomonas aeruginosaBiofilm Formation on Silicone Hydrogel Lens

Prevalence of ocular surface disease symptoms and risk factors in group of university students in Monterrey, Mexico

Is dry eye an environmental disease?

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