The role of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) Dry Eye Workshop (DEWS) II
Diagnostic Methodology Subcommittee was 1) to identify tests used to diagnose and monitor …

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 …

Many factors in the domains of mental, physical, and social health have been associated
with various ocular surface diseases, with most of the focus centered on aspects of dry eye …

Dry eye is a common, multifactorial disease currently diagnosed by a combination of
symptoms and signs. Its epidemiology and clinical presentation have many similarities with …

Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial disorder of the ocular surface and tear homeostasis
that can result in discomfort, pain, and visual disturbance. Untreated, DED can become …

Nutrients, required by human bodies to perform life-sustaining functions, are obtained from
the diet. They are broadly classified into macronutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins) …

Results Twenty-two eligible studies consisted of 2 980 026 patients were analyzed. DED
was associated with an increased prevalence of depression (summary odds ratio (OR) …

Neuropathic pain is caused by a primary lesion or dysfunction of the nervous system and
can occur in the cornea. However, neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) is currently an ill-defined …

Purpose To investigate predictors of discordance between symptoms and signs in dry eye
disease (DED). Design Cross-sectional association study. Participants A total of 648 patients …

Background/aims The frequent lack of association between dry eye (DE) symptoms and
signs leads to challenges in diagnosing and assessing the disease. Methods Participants …