OBJECTIVES: To evaluate dry eye symptoms and clinical tear film alterations in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-five non-diabetic CRF patients undergoing hemodialysis, and 31 healthy individuals were enrolled. An ocular surface disease index questionnaire (OSDI) was administered, and after a complete ocular examination, Schirmer and tear break-up time (TBUT) tests were performed. RESULTS: OSDI scores were significantly higher (p<0.01) and TBUT tests were significantly lower (p=0.01) in CRF patients than in the control group. Schirmer test results were also lower in the CRF patients group, but lacked statistical significance (p=0.20). CONCLUSION: Patients with CRF should be advised to obtain an ophthalmic examination, especially for dry eye.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate dry eye symptoms and clinical tear film alterations in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-five non-diabetic CRFpatients undergoing hemodialysis, and 31 healthy individuals were enrolled. An ocular surface disease index questionnaire (OSDI) was administered, and after a complete ocular examination, Schirmer and tear break-up time (TBUT) tests were performed. RESULTS: OSDI scores were significantly higher (p<0.01) and TBUT tests were significantly lower (p=0.01) in CRF patients than in the control group. Schirmer test results were also lower in the CRF patients group, but lacked statistical significance (p=0.20). CONCLUSION:Patients with CRF should be advised to obtain an ophthalmic examination, especially for dry eye.
Authors: Nguyen Le Trung; Pham Quoc Toan; Le Viet Thang; Nguyen Dinh Ngan; Nguyen Chien Thang; Nguyen Van Cuong; Nguyen Van Dam; Hoang Tuan Anh; Vo Thi Hang; Nguyen Kien Trung; Do Nhu Binh; Vu Anh Tuan Journal: Clin Ophthalmol Date: 2021-10-28