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Dry eye in pediatric contact lens wearers
Katie L Greiner1, Jeffrey J Walline
1Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care, Madison, WI, USA.
Eye & Contact Lens
|November 10, 2010
Summary
Children wearing contact lenses report fewer dry eye symptoms than adults. This study used the Contact Lens Dry Eye Questionnaire (CLDEQ) to compare pediatric and adult dry eye prevalence.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Eye Care
Background:
- Dry eye syndrome is a common complaint among adult contact lens wearers.
- Understanding pediatric dry eye prevalence is crucial for appropriate eye care management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and compare the prevalence of dry eye complaints in pediatric versus adult contact lens wearers.
Main Methods:
- Ninety-four pediatric contact lens wearers (ages 8-14) completed the Contact Lens Dry Eye Questionnaire (CLDEQ) short form.
- The CLDEQ assesses dryness and light sensitivity frequency and intensity.
- Pediatric scores were compared to published adult data.
Main Results:
- Pediatric contact lens wearers reported significantly fewer dry eye symptoms compared to adults.
- Only 4.3% of pediatric subjects met the criteria for dry eye, versus 56.2% of adults.
- The mean CLDEQ composite score for children was 0.25, compared to 1.02 for adults.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric contact lens wearers experience less dry eye than adult wearers.
- Potential reasons include differences in tear film, symptom reporting, or lens wear type.
- Further research may elucidate the underlying mechanisms for this difference.
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