Furthermore, among patients with dry eye disease (DED), those suffering from primary Sjogren’s syndrome had a higher prevalence and severity of depression.Researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Tuen Mun Eye Center determined the side effects from depression and anxiety medication could contribute to DED. Conversely, sleeping probls and other symptoms associated with DED may also increase the risk of patients developing anxiety and depression.The study was a systatic review and meta analysis of 2.9 million patients’ data designed to shed light on DED’s links with mental conditions, particularly anxiety and depression.The researchers reviewed the data based on previous studies on patients with depression, anxiety or DED and compared th with a healthy control group. There was also sufficient information to determine if patients were diagnosed with any or all of the three conditions.
Eye and Ear pilot gives orthoptists greater scope of practice
A new pilot program in the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital’s Acute Ophthalmology Services is boosting the clinic’s efficiency...
