Dry Eye Disease in the Middle East and Northern Africa: A Position Paper on the Current State and Unmet Needs

In the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA), dry eye disease (DED) is often misdiagnosed or overlooked. This review summarizes a series of conversations with ophthalmologists in the region around a variety of climatic, lifestyle, and iatrogenic factors that contribute to specific features of DED i...

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Published in:Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) N.Z.), 2024-01, Vol.18, p.679-698
Main Authors: Lazreg, Sihem, Hosny, Mohamed, Ahad, Muhammad A, Sinjab, Mazen M, Messaoud, Riadh, Awwad, Shady T, Rousseau, Antoine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Epidemiology
Eye diseases
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
ocular surface
Ophthalmology
Patient compliance
patient outcomes
regional clinical practice
Review
treatment
Voting
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Summary:In the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA), dry eye disease (DED) is often misdiagnosed or overlooked. This review summarizes a series of conversations with ophthalmologists in the region around a variety of climatic, lifestyle, and iatrogenic factors that contribute to specific features of DED in the MENA region. These considerations are further classified by patient lifestyle and surgical choices. All statements are based on discussions and formal voting to achieve consensus over three meetings. Overall, a deeper understanding of the disease characteristics of DED specific to MENA can better guide local eyecare practitioners on appropriate management and follow-up care. Additionally, population-based studies and patient and physician education on ocular surface diseases, together with the use of culturally appropriate and language-specific questionnaires can help ease the public health burden of DED in this region.
ISSN:1177-5467
1177-5483
1177-5483
DOI:10.2147/OPTH.S436027