Affiliation:
1. NC Medical College and Hospital, Panipat, Haryana, India
Abstract
The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of dry eye disease among post-menopausal women and to know the trend of dry eye disease with increasing age and profession of women.150 post-menopausal women were included in the study and they were subjected to Schirmer’s test and TBUT test. The study was conducted for a period of 6 months from May 2022 to October 2022.Out of 150 post-menopausal women it was found that 83(55.3%) showed signs of dry eye disease and maximum women belong to >60 years age group. It was seen that in Schirmer’s test 45.7% (38) have shown mild signs, 32.5% (27) have shown moderate signs and 21.6% (18) have shown severe signs of dry eye disease. It was also seen that working women (72%) had more chances of dry eye disease than homemaker (28%). Dry eye disease is very common amongst post-menopausal women and it is observed that with increasing age chances of dry eye disease increases and it is more common in working women than homemaker. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent severe forms and complications.
Publisher
IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd
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