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

NCT06288945 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2024-03-01

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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

Conditions

  • Dry Eye Syndrome

Interventions

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Alexandria University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-01-15
Primary Completion
2023-09-14
Completion
2023-09-14

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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