Prevalence of Dry Eye Disease in Patients Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Dry Eye Syndromes
- Sponsor
- Western University of Health Sciences
- Enrollment
- 286
- Primary Endpoint
- Number of Participants Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis Also Found to Have Dry Eye Disease
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 10 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the prevalence of dry eye disease in patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. No treatment is administered in this study.
Detailed Description
We investigated the prevalence of dry eye disease in patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis by information sheets and direct recruitment of patients of potential study participants diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Subjective assessment for dry eye disease was performed using Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire. The following objective tests of dry eye disease were employed: tear osmolarity (TO), tear break-up time (TBUT), corneal fluorescein staining score and conjunctival lissamine green staining scores using the National Eye Institute-recommended grading system, and Schirmer without anesthetic. The Dry Eye Severity Grading Scheme highlighted by the Dry Eye WorkShop was adapted to quantify dry eye disease severity level.
Investigators
Jasmine Yumori
Associate Professor
Western University of Health Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
- •18 years old or older
- •Speaks and understands English and/or Spanish
Exclusion Criteria
- •Unable to provide consent
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Number of Participants Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis Also Found to Have Dry Eye Disease
Time Frame: 1 day