Lojain AbdulAziz Al-Shehri

Publications

• Original Article   
  Knowledge and Practice Regarding Dry Eye among General Population in Western Region of Saudi Arabia
  Author(s): Reem Mohammed Kalakattawi, Seham Saed Al Rubaie, Rahaf Moawed Alslaqi, Lojain AbdulAziz Al-Shehri and Abdulrahman Ahmad Alzahrani*
  

  Abstract

  Objective: Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a common disorder of the tear film caused by decreased tear production or increased evaporation and manifested with various signs and symptoms. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice regarding (DES) among population in western region of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methodology: This study included 621 participants aged between 15 and 80 years from western KSA. Data collected using a self-administered questionnaire with multiple choice questions. Results: Results of our study showed that all of our participants suffering from (DES). No significant relation between age and gender were found. Most of Saudi adults watch TV or use a mobile phone or computer or any of smart hardware for long periods and daily or almost daily (86.5%), smoke cigarettes or shisha (59%). Wh.. Read More»
  

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