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‘‘DRY EYE’’
Dry Eye
Dry eye is a disease of the ocular surface
attributable to different disturbances of the
natural function and protective
mechanisms of the external eye, leading
to an unstable tear film during the open
eye state.
Surv Ophthalmol 2001; 45(2), S199-202
Dry Eye: Prevalence
Study Centre No. of patients Prevalence (%)
Japan 2127 17%
Denmark 504 11%
USA 2520 15%
Melbourne, Australia
926 16.3%
Surv Ophthalmol; 45(2): S203-S210
Dry Eye : Prevalence
Beaver Dam study
N=3722
3 year study (1993-1995)
Age = 48-91 years (Mean age 65 + 10 years)
Men = 43%, Women = 57%
Arch Oph 2000, 118:1264-1268
Prevalence of dry eye symptoms by age
0
5
10
15
20
Age 48-59 Age 60-69 Age 70-79 Age 80-91
Pre
vale
nce
(%)Prevalence of dry eye increases
significantly with age
Dry eye: Prevalence
Dry eye: Prevalence
Prevalence of dry eye symptoms by age and sex
0102030
Age 48-59
Age 60-69
Age 70-79
Age 80-91
Prev
alen
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Women
Men
Prevalence of dry eye is higher in women
Increasing prevalence of dry eye
Increasing life-span of the population
Expansion of consumption of medications
Increase in number of people wearing contact lenses
Increase in computer usage.
Increase in number of patients undergoing LASIK.
Increase in pollution…….
Symptoms Irritation
Redness
Burning/ Stinging
Itchy eyes
Sandy- gritty feeling (foreign body sensation)
Blurred vision
Tearing
Contact lens intolerance.
Increased frequency of blinking
Mucous discharge.
Photophobia (less frequent symptom)
Symptoms worsen in windy or air-conditioned environments.– As day progresses.– After prolonged reading, working on computers
Supl P&T Digest 2003, 28(12), 1-45
Impact of dry eye symptoms on daily life
Patients who said dry eye symptoms interfered
with activities most or all of the time (%)
Vision-related activities
Nighttime driving
Reading
Working at computers
Watching television
32.3
27.5
25.7
17.9
Suppl P & T 2003; 28(12) 1-45
Dry eye may be sight-threatening
Bacterial Keratitis Corneal ulcer
Dry Eye
Affects Quality of Life
DRY EYE : Classification
DRY EYE
Aqueous tear deficiency (ATD)
(Tear deficient dry eye)
keratoconjunctivitis sicca
(KCS)
(Most common)
Evaporative tear deficiency (ETD)
(Evaporative dry eye)
According to the National Eye Institute
Clin Exp Optom 2001; 84: 1: 4-18, Surv Oph 2001: 45, S203-S210
Dry Eye: Main Causes
TEAR DEFICIENT DRY EYE (KCS) EVAPORATIVE DRY EYE
Sjogrens Non-Sjogrens–Ageing
–Menopause
–Medicamentosa
–Cicatricial disease
–Neurotrophic keratitis
Meibomian gland disease
Lid surfacing/blinking anomalies
Contact lens related
Chronic allergy/toxicity
Clin Exp Optom 2001; 84: 1: 4-18
Dry Eye: Multifactorial nature
Elderly woman
Contact lens user
Postmenopausal
Taking glaucoma
medications
Working for long hours in front of
computer
Air-conditioned environment
Tear deficient dry eye Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)Sjogrens: Autoimmune disorder with a triad of dry mouth, dry eye and arthritisNon-Sjogrens– Ageing – Gradual deterioration of lacrimal gland tissue occurs with
ageing– Menopause – At the time of menopause, levels of androgens drop down– Neurotrophic keratitis – Corneal sensitivity decreases after LASIK,
PRK, contact lens wear and diabetes
– Medicamentosa – Anti histamines, anti-depressants, – beta blockers– Cicatricial Diseases – Trachoma, chemical burns, Stevens Johnson
syndromeRef: Clin. Exp. Optom 2001: 84: 1:4-18
J. Am. Optom Assoc. 1991; 62: 187-199Suppl P and T Digest 2003; 28(2): 1-45
EVAPORATIVE DRY DISEASE
Meibomian gland disease: Most prevalent (65%). Obstruction of meibomian glandLid surfacing anomalies: Lid closure affected, blinking affectedOcular surface toxicity: Long term use of topical antiglaucoma medications, preservatives like BAKContact lens relatedAllergy
Chronic Allergy
Dry eye is commonly associated with chronic allergic conjunctivitis.
An allergic history has been reported by 36% of dry eye patients.
Chronic allergy results in loss of goblet cells, destabilization of the tear film & damage to ocular surface.
VKC is associated with 38% incidence of dry eye.
Surv Oph 2001, 45(2), S211-20
Extensions of interblink period due to intense concentration due to close work and computer work concentration leads to drying of ocular surface.
Normal blink rate : 15 times/min
Working on computer: 5 times/min
Clin Exp Optom 2001; 84: 1: 4-18
Abnormal blinking pattern
Environmental Influences
Ocular irritation, poor tear film stability and ocular
surface desiccation is associated with poor indoor
air quality in temperature controlled office
environments
35-48% of individuals working in such
environments are affected.
Dry climate
Growing air pollution.
McMonnies’ Questionnaire
Do you experience any of the following eye symptoms?SorenessScratchinessDrynessGrittinessBurning
Symptoms “often” or “constantly”
Eyes unusually sensitive to cigarette smoke, smog, air conditioning, central heating?Do you suffer from arthritis?Do you suffer from thyroid abnormality?Eye irritation upon awakening?
Cornea 2002, 21(7), 664-670
Rose Bengal staining
Rose Bengal solution 1% placed into the conjunctival sac.
After a wait of 2 mins, degree of rose bengal staining on bulbar conjunctiva and cornea is quantitated by microscopic exam.
Stains devitalized cells.
Also stains mucous strands (very often present in KCS)
J Am Optom Assoc 1991, 62:187-199
Rose Bengal staining inEarly, Moderate and Late KCS
EARLY MODERATE LATE
Schirmer test
Without Anesthesia
– Measures Reflex Tear Secretion (dry eye = < 6mm wetting)
With Anesthesia
– Measures Basal Tear Secretion (dry eye =< 3mm wetting)
Impression cytology
Removal of superficial layers of conjunctival epithelium
Application of circular discs of cellulose acetate filter paper for a certain period of time.
Obtained specimen observed under microscope for signs and symptoms of squamous metaplasia or presence of inflammatory cells.
J Am Optom Assoc 1991, 62: 187-99
Dry Eye: Management
Management of Dry Eye
A rtific ia l tea rs
Tear rep lacem en t
P u n c ta l P lu g s
Tear P reserva tion
Trea tm en t
•Topical corticosteroids – fluorometholone, loteprednol (short-term)
•Topical androgen
•Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion
Late KCS
Tear substitutes:benefits Tear substitutes are the mainstay of therapy fordry eye.
Provide adequate relief Increase humidity at the ocular surface and improve lubrication.Smooth the ocular surface leading to improved vision.Intra/post-operative use has shown to help restore ocular surface after refractive surgery.Improve patients’ quality of life.
Highlights ophthalmol
Int Ophthalmol Clin 1991, 31: 83-90
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