Effect of an Educational Program on Health-related Outcomes of Patients With Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry Eye Syndrome Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effect of an Educational Program on Health-related Outcomes of Patients With Dry Eye Syndrome

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06288945
• Other study ID #: Dry eye syndrome
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 15, 2023
• Est. completion date: September 14, 2023

Study information

• Verified date: February 2024
• Source: Alexandria University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a widespread ocular disease affecting the general population. It is a complex disorder affecting the surface of the eye, marked by an imbalance in the tear film and ocular symptoms. Therefore this study was done to determine the effect of an educational program on health-related outcomes of patients with DES including the severity of symptoms related to DES and their influence on visual-related functions

Description:

Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a prevalent chronic, inflammation resulting in eye discomfort, irritation, tiredness, and visual abnormalities that can make it difficult to read, use a computer, drive, or engage in other activities (1). It represents a set of tears film disorders caused by decreased tears formation or increased tears evaporation; it causes visual symptoms, ocular surface inflammation, and discomfort. In addition, DES leads to impaired visual function and can negatively affect the outcomes of cataract surgery (2).Therefore this study was done to determine the effect of an educational program on health-related outcomes of patients with DES including the severity of symptoms related to DES and their influence on visual-related functions

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 60
• Est. completion date: September 14, 2023
• Est. primary completion date: September 14, 2023
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 20 Years to 60 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age: 20 to 60 years old.

• Alert, and able to communicate.

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients with recent ocular surgeries in the last 3 months

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Dry Eye Syndrome
• Dry Eye Syndromes
• Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
• Syndrome

Intervention

Other:
• Educational Program
The educational program included information about definition and causes of Dry eye syndrome (DES), symptoms of DES, diagnostic measures of DES, differentiation between DES and eye allergy, complications of DES, the effect of DES on vision, management of DES, health education about proper eyelid hygiene, proper nutrition to improve the quality of tear film, measures, and precautions to prevent DES such as avoiding exposure to smoke and environmental changes, avoiding prolonged periods in air-conditioned environments; limiting contact lens use to shorter periods, avoiding staring at the computer screen or smartphone for long periods, and taking frequent breaks. In addition, health education about the importance of compliance with the treatment of DES, and instructions to maintain normal eye and vision in patients with DES.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Egypt	Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria university	Alexandria

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Alexandria University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Egypt, 

References & Publications (2)

Akpek EK, Amescua G, Farid M, Garcia-Ferrer FJ, Lin A, Rhee MK, Varu DM, Musch DC, Dunn SP, Mah FS; American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern Cornea and External Disease Panel. Dry Eye Syndrome Preferred Practice Pattern(R). Ophthalmology. 2019 Jan;126(1):P286-P334. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2018.10.023. Epub 2018 Oct 23. No abstract available. — View Citation

Al-Mohtaseb Z, Schachter S, Shen Lee B, Garlich J, Trattler W. The Relationship Between Dry Eye Disease and Digital Screen Use. Clin Ophthalmol. 2021 Sep 10;15:3811-3820. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S321591. eCollection 2021. — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	ocular irritation symptoms associated with Dry eye syndrome and their effect on functions related to vision	Ocular surface disease index (OSDI) was developed by the Outcomes Research Group at Allergan Inc in 1997 (20). It is a 12-item questionnaire developed to assess ocular irritation symptoms associated with dry eye syndrome and their effect on functions related to vision.	8 months