Study on the epidemic trend and risk factors of dry eye among special crowd in Dezhou from 2011 to 2014

Abstract

AIM:To analyze epidemiological characteristics of dry eye and the difference of prevalence in groups with different profession and ages to investigate the relevant risk factors so as to lay a scientific foundation for the diagnostics and treatment of dry eye. METHODS:Dry eye questionnaire and ocular examination were conducted to 8 145 common persons participating in social physical examinations in Dezhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention from February 2011 to November 2014. RESULTS:In the target population, 1 803 persons were suffering dry eye, accounting for 22.14%,the prevalence in female was higher than that in male,there was significant difference between genders(χ2=45.12,Pχ2=95.76,Pχ2=59.80,PCONCLUSION:Dry eye prevention and treatment are badly in need in Dezhou city; and the major clinical characteristics of the disease should be grasped to make a timely and accurate diagnosis and to conduct specific health education and behavior interventional measures to people with different occupations.

Keywords

• dry eye
• prevalence
• epidemic trend
• risk factor