Prevalence and Incidence of Dry Eye Disease in Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

• Published in: Ophthalmic research Vol. 65; no. 6; pp. 647 - 658
• Main Authors: Cai, Youran, Wei, Jintao, Zhou, Jiaxin, Zou, Wenjin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel, Switzerland S. Karger AG 2022
• Subjects: Analysis; Epidemiology; Eye diseases; Medical research; Medicine, Experimental; Meta-Analysis; East Asia; Japan; China; India; Prevalence; Asia; Dry eye disease; Incidence; Meta-analysis

Abstract Background: Dry eye disease (DED) is the most common ocular surface disease, which severely affects the quality of life. An overall estimate of the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors of DED in Asia would help in planning and implementing appropriate public health strategies. Objectives...