Patients suffering from dry eye disease symptoms have a lower quality of life compared to those without symptoms, a new study reports. The findings showed that patients with the condition reported negative effects on visual function, their ability to carry out daily activities and their work productivity. Dry eye disease is a common condition and...
Brianne N. Hobbs, OD DISCLOSURES April 17, 2019 Dry eyes should not be dismissed as a minor inconvenience and something quickly remedied with over-the-counter eye drops. Dry eye disease is actually an impressively complex condition that significantly affects patients’ quality of life. In fact, one study[1] found that the self-reported impact of severe dry eye disease was similar to...
Key Points Question What is the association between dry eye disease and migraine headaches? Findings In this population-based case-control study of 72 969 patients, the odds of having dry eye disease with a diagnosis of migraine headaches was at least 20% higher than that of individuals without a diagnosis of migraine headaches. Meaning Although this association...
