Effect of screen time and refractive errors on subjective and objective assessment of dry eye disease in young female subjects.

IF 1.1 Q4 OPHTHALMOLOGY

Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology Pub Date : 2025-12-16 eCollection Date: 2026-07-01 DOI:10.4103/sjopt.sjopt_104_25

Noura Aldossary, Marwa Almesnad, Manal Alharbi

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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the independent and combined effects of refractive errors (REs) and screen time on dry eye disease (DED) in young Saudi females.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 61 female students aged 18-26 years. Participants completed ocular surface index (OSDI) questionnaires and underwent RE measurement using an autorefractor/keratometer (NIDEK ARK-500A). Dry eye assessments included Schirmer's test for tear production and tear breakup time (TBUT) for tear film stability. Pearson's correlation and two-way ANOVA were used to analyze the relationships between RE, screen time duration, and DED parameters.

Results: Screen time duration showed no significant associations with dry eye parameters, including OSDI (P = 0.14), Schirmer's test (P = 0.32), and TBUT (P = 0.70). In contrast, REs demonstrated a significant association with TBUT (P = 0.0014), while associations with OSDI (P = 0.49) and Schirmer's test (P = 0.97) were nonsignificant. This highlights a potential link between refractive status and tear film instability.

Conclusion: This study suggests that REs may contribute to tear film instability, while screen time alone does not significantly affect dry eye symptoms or objective tear function. Further research is needed to enhance our understanding of DED risk factors in young adults.

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屏幕时间和屈光不正对年轻女性干眼病主客观评价的影响

目的：本研究旨在评估屈光不正（REs）和屏幕时间对沙特年轻女性干眼病（DED）的独立和联合影响。方法：对61名年龄在18 ~ 26岁的女大学生进行横断面调查。参与者完成眼表指数（OSDI）问卷，并使用自折射/角度计（NIDEK ARK-500A）进行RE测量。干眼评估包括Schirmer泪液产生试验和泪液破裂时间（TBUT）测定泪液膜稳定性。使用Pearson相关和双向方差分析分析RE、屏幕时间持续时间和DED参数之间的关系。结果：屏幕时间与干眼参数无显著相关性，包括OSDI （P = 0.14）、Schirmer检验（P = 0.32）和TBUT （P = 0.70）。相比之下，REs与TBUT有显著相关性（P = 0.0014），而与OSDI （P = 0.49）和Schirmer's检验（P = 0.97）无显著相关性。这突出了折射状态和泪膜不稳定性之间的潜在联系。结论：本研究提示REs可能导致泪膜不稳定，而屏幕时间本身对干眼症状或客观泪液功能没有显著影响。需要进一步的研究来提高我们对年轻人DED危险因素的理解。

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Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology OPHTHALMOLOGY-

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0.90

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13 weeks

期刊介绍： Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology is an English language, peer-reviewed scholarly publication in the area of ophthalmology. Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology publishes original papers, clinical studies, reviews and case reports. Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology is the official publication of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society and is published by King Saud University in collaboration with Elsevier and is edited by an international group of eminent researchers.