ArticleBMC ophthalmology2018
Coping with dry eyes: a qualitative approach.
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- Efficacy of a new nanoemulsion artificial tear in dry eye disease management: Study protocol for a prospective cohort study.PloS one · 2025Article
- Effects of social support on vision-related quality of life in older adults with dry eye disease: the chain mediating role of illness perception and coping style.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- The Association of Dry Eye Disease with Functional Visual Acuity and Quality of Life.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- The relationship between habitual water intake and dry eye disease.Acta ophthalmologica · 2023Article
- Dry eye syndrome: comprehensive etiologies and recent clinical trials.International ophthalmology · 2022Review
- Experience of Dry Eye Patients With Anxiety and Depression: A Qualitative Study.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Article
- Assessment and Management of Dry Eye Disease and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Providing a Singapore Framework.Asia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology (Philadelphia, Pa.) · 2021Article
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- Characteristics of Individuals with Dry Eye Symptoms Without Clinical Diagnosis: Analysis of a Web-Based Survey.Journal of clinical medicine · 2019Article
- The effectiveness and safety of moxibustion for dry eye: Protocol for a systematic review.Medicine · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundDry eye is a common problem that affects many people worldwide, reducing quality of life and impacting daily activities. A qualitative approach often used in medicine and other disciplines is used to evaluate how people with dry eye cope with this impact.
methodsSix focus group sessions were conducted at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), premises of an eye research institute. These focus groups consist of a spectrum of dry eye sufferers (30 women, 8 men, aged 61 ± 11.8 years). Standard methods of coding followed by determination of themes were adhered to. Where classification was difficult, consensus was made between 3 assessors.
resultsAudio-recorded transcripts were coded in 10 themes by 3 assessors independently. Four of the themes involved traditional measures such as lid warming, cleansing, lubrication and oral dietary supplements. The other themes discovered were Traditional Chinese Medicine, modification of eye-care habits (e.g. wearing sunglasses), environmental humidity, lifestyle (e.g. sleeping habits), psychological attitude, and lastly sharing and communication.
conclusionHolistic coping strategies were found to be prominent in dry eye sufferers from these focus groups, and people tend to find personalised ways of coping with the impact of dry eye on daily living.
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