The subcommittee reviewed the prevalence, incidence, risk factors, natural history, morbidity
and questionnaires reported in epidemiological studies of dry eye disease (DED). A meta …

Dry eye can be caused by a variety of iatrogenic interventions. The increasing number of
patients looking for eye care or cosmetic procedures involving the eyes, together with a …

Purpose To provide estimates for the prevalence of dry eye disease globally and in sub‐
groups defined by: diagnostic criterion, sex, geographic location and age, using a Bayesian …

Purpose To provide current estimates of the prevalence of diagnosed dry eye disease (DED)
and associated demographics among US adults aged≥ 18 years. Design Cross-sectional …

One of the most compelling features of dry eye disease (DED) is that it occurs more
frequently in women than men. In fact, the female sex is a significant risk factor for the …

Background Dry eye disease (DED) is common; its prevalence around the world varies from
5% to 34%. Its putative pathogenetic mechanisms include hyperosmolarity of the tear film …

Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the most frequent cause of dry eye disease (DED).
Eyelid inflammation, microbial growth, associated skin disorders as well as potentially …

Purpose This study was performed to determine the occurrence of ocular surface
manifestations in patients diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) due to …

The tarsal glands of Meibom (glandulae tarsales) are large sebaceous glands located in the
eyelids and, unlike those of the skin, are unassociated with hairs. According to Duke-Elder …

Dry eye disease (DED), a multifactorial disease of the tears and ocular surface, is common
and has a significant impact on quality of life. Reduced aqueous tear flow and/or increased …