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Prevalence of Diagnosed Dry Eye Disease in the United States Among Adults Aged 18 Years and Older

American Journal of Ophthalmology · 2017 · Vol. 182 · pp. 90–98

Kimberly F Farrand(Takeda (United States))Moshe FridmanIpek Özer Stillman✉(Takeda (United States))Debra A. Schaumberg(Harvard University)

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Abstract

We estimate that >16 million US adults have diagnosed DED. Prevalence is higher among women than men, increases with age, and is notable among those aged 18-34 years.

Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Dermatology and Skin DiseasesMedicineDemographyConfidence intervalOdds ratioLogistic regressionPopulationCross-sectional studyNational Health Interview SurveyOddsYoung adult

MeSH terms

AdolescentAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesDiagnostic Techniques, OphthalmologicalFemaleHealth SurveysHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesRisk FactorsUnited StatesDry Eye SyndromesPrevalence

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41.17

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Prevalence of Dry Eye Among the Elderly

American Journal of Ophthalmology · 1997 · 784 citations

Prevalence of dry eye syndrome among US women

American Journal of Ophthalmology · 2003 · 1,211 citations

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