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The Relationship between Habitual Patient-Reported Symptoms and Clinical Signs among Patients with Dry Eye of Varying Severity

Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science · 2003 · Vol. 44(11) · pp. 4753–4753

Carolyn G. Begley✉(Indiana University Bloomington)Robin L. Chalmers(AID Atlanta)Linda AbetzK. Venkataraman(Alcon (United States))Polyxane MertzanisBarbara A. Caffery(Toronto Public Health)Christopher W. Snyder(University of Alabama at Birmingham)Timothy B. Edrington(Marshall B. Ketchum University)Daniel Nelson(University of Minnesota)Trefford Simpson(University of Waterloo)

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Abstract

Subjects with SS or non-SS KCS reported frequent and intense ocular surface symptoms in the evening, some of which correlated moderately with clinical test results. The global clinician grade of dry eye correlated more highly with patient symptoms than did clinical signs, suggesting that patient symptoms influence dry eye diagnosis and grading of dry eye more than clinical test results.

Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Dermatology and Skin DiseasesMedicineSchirmer testXerophthalmiaEveningDrynessOphthalmologyMeibomian glandKERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS SICCADry eyesTears

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AdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesDiagnostic Techniques, OphthalmologicalFemaleHumansKeratoconjunctivitis SiccaLissamine Green DyesMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesSelf DisclosureSjogren's SyndromeTearsSickness Impact Profile