International ophthalmology · 2026
Prevalence and severity of dry eye disease among ophthalmologists, optometrists, and nurses: a cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey.
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AlSahli Abdullah, Husein Nesreen, Chowdhury Talha Hasan, Hasan Areej Abdallah, Alkaram Maysoon, AlDhaheri Huda Said, Al Qassimi Noura, Abuhaleeqa Khaled, Hamam Omnia
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PURPOSE: Dry eye disease (DED) is a common ocular condition that, if left untreated, can lead to visual impairment. The present study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of DED among ophthalmologists, optometrists, and nurses.
METHODS: This cross-sectional study included ophthalmologists, optometrists, and nurses who attended the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology (ESO) conference in 2024 in the United Arab Emirates. Eligible participants were asked to complete the Dry Eye Questionnaire (DEQ-5), based on which the presence and severity of DED were assessed.
RESULTS: The study included 203 participants (53.2% males), with the majority being ophthalmologists (47.8%), followed by nurses (17.2%), optometrists (13.8%), and others (21.2%). The overall prevalence of DED was 82.8%. DED prevalence was significantly higher among females than males (88.4% vs 77.8%, p = 0.046), and female optometrists had a 4.36-fold higher risk of DED than male optometrists (p = 0.013). Regarding DED severity, 27.6% of the participants had mild DED, 35.5% had moderate DED, and 19.7% had severe DED. Females who worked as ophthalmologists (RR = 1.72, p = 0.045) and those engaged in other professions (RR = 3.31, p = 0.002) had a significantly higher risk of severe DED.
CONCLUSION: This study highlights alarmingly high rates of DED among ocular care professionals. Female optometrists had a significantly higher risk of DED than male optometrists.
METHODS: This cross-sectional study included ophthalmologists, optometrists, and nurses who attended the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology (ESO) conference in 2024 in the United Arab Emirates. Eligible participants were asked to complete the Dry Eye Questionnaire (DEQ-5), based on which the presence and severity of DED were assessed.
RESULTS: The study included 203 participants (53.2% males), with the majority being ophthalmologists (47.8%), followed by nurses (17.2%), optometrists (13.8%), and others (21.2%). The overall prevalence of DED was 82.8%. DED prevalence was significantly higher among females than males (88.4% vs 77.8%, p = 0.046), and female optometrists had a 4.36-fold higher risk of DED than male optometrists (p = 0.013). Regarding DED severity, 27.6% of the participants had mild DED, 35.5% had moderate DED, and 19.7% had severe DED. Females who worked as ophthalmologists (RR = 1.72, p = 0.045) and those engaged in other professions (RR = 3.31, p = 0.002) had a significantly higher risk of severe DED.
CONCLUSION: This study highlights alarmingly high rates of DED among ocular care professionals. Female optometrists had a significantly higher risk of DED than male optometrists.