An Investigation of the Psychosocial Outcomes of Dry Eye Disease Treatment in Children with Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a common disorder among children and is often associated with dry eye disease (DED). While researchers have shown a higher prevalence of psychopathology in older patients with DED, the impact of CVS-induced DED on the psychological state of children is not well know...

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Published in:Turk oftalmoloji gazetesi 2024-08, Vol.54 (4), p.183-189
Main Authors: Temelturk, Rahime Duygu, Ozal, Ece, Kocei, Ali Mert
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
anxiety
Anxiety - etiology
Care and treatment
Child
Children
computer vision syndrome
depression
Diseases
dry eye disease
Dry Eye Syndromes - diagnosis
Dry Eye Syndromes - etiology
Dry Eye Syndromes - psychology
Eye diseases
Female
Health aspects
Humans
Investigations
Lubricant Eye Drops - administration & dosage
Male
Medical care
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Ophthalmic drugs
Original
Patient outcomes
Pediatrics
Psychological aspects
Psychology, Pathological
Quality management
Quality of Life
Surveys and Questionnaires
Tears - metabolism
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Summary:Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a common disorder among children and is often associated with dry eye disease (DED). While researchers have shown a higher prevalence of psychopathology in older patients with DED, the impact of CVS-induced DED on the psychological state of children is not well known. This study aimed to evaluate psychological outcomes before and after DED treatment in pediatric patients with CVS-related DED. In this study, a total of 38 children (32 girls, 6 boys) with CVS-related DED were evaluated with the Schirmer test, tear break-up time (TBUT), ocular surface disease index (OSDI), and Oxford grading scale at the time of diagnosis and after treatment with artificial tear drops. Additionally, quality of life (QoL) and anxiety and depression symptoms were assessed using self-report scales for children. The mean age and mean daily screen exposure of the patients were 13.95±2.42 years and 5.65±2.31 hours, respectively. After treatment, TBUT and Schirmer test values of the patients increased significantly, while OSDI values decreased (p
ISSN:1300-0659
2149-8709
2149-8695
2149-8709
2147-2661
DOI:10.4274/tjo.galenos.2024.54359