Assessment of Frequency and Severity of Mask-Induced Dry Eye in University Students During COVID-19

Rabia Bushra Ehsan; Fareena Tehreem; Fariah Ata; Namra Kanwal; Maryam Jabbar; Muhammad Aneeq Alyas

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Assessment of Frequency and Severity of Mask-Induced Dry Eye in University Students During COVID-19

Rabia Bushra Ehsan, Fareena Tehreem, Fariah Ata, Namra Kanwal, Maryam Jabbar, Muhammad Aneeq Alyas

Published in Clinical Medicine Research (Volume 11, Issue 5)

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The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency and severity of dry eye in mask wearer and to give public awareness about dry eye disease and its serious consequences. This study provides a way of direction to diagnose dry eye and treat it timely before any serious complication. The awareness about preventive measures and treatment was given to participants. This was Descriptive Cross-sectional study design. The study was conducted in The University of Faisalabad. The duration of study was from December 2021 to February 2022. 100 participants were taken for this study. Non- Probability Convenient sampling technique was used for sample collection. We collected the data for our research through validated OSDI questionnaire. The analysis was presented in the form of Frequency Distribution. Out of 100 students 35 were male and 64 were females. Mean ± SD of age of patients was 20.62 ± 1.523 year. The severity level of Mask-Induced dry eye was Mild (49), Moderate (26%) and Severe (12%). Majority of participants wear surgical Mask (83%) only few wears fabric Mask (12%) and KN95 (5%). About 79% were non-spectacle users and 21% were spectacle users. The frequency of duration of Mask wear was 2-4 hours (19%), 4-6 hours (26%), 6-8 hours (32%) and 8-10 hours (23%). The present study was to determine the Frequency and Severity of Mask-Induced Dry eye in University Students. We found that majority of participants have mild and moderate type of dry eye after wearing mask.

Published in	Clinical Medicine Research (Volume 11, Issue 5)
DOI	10.11648/j.cmr.20221105.11
Page(s)	120-125
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Dry-Eye Syndrome, Mask Wearing, Dry Eyes, COVID-19

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Rabia Bushra Ehsan, Fareena Tehreem, Fariah Ata, Namra Kanwal, Maryam Jabbar, et al. Assessment of Frequency and Severity of Mask-Induced Dry Eye in University Students During COVID-19. Clin Med Res. 2022;11(5):120-125. doi: 10.11648/j.cmr.20221105.11

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Rabia Bushra Ehsan

Sarwar Foundation Hospital, Rajana, Pakistan
Fareena Tehreem

Department of Optometry, Isra University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Fariah Ata

Department of Optometry The Univeristy of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Namra Kanwal

Optometry Department, The University of Lahore, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Maryam Jabbar

Research Associate Optometry Department, The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Muhammad Aneeq Alyas

Rabia Eye Clinic, Toba Tek Singh, Pakistan

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