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  • Ophthalmology
  • Occupational Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Dry eye symptoms are prevalent among office workers.
  • The impact of lifestyle interventions on dry eye is an area of growing interest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive behavior therapy-based exercise program for reducing dry eye symptoms in office workers.
  • To assess the program's impact on psychological distress and overall well-being.

Main Methods:

  • 11 office workers with dry eye symptoms participated in a 10-week home-based exercise program.
  • Participants engaged in physical activity 3 times per week.
  • Dry eye symptoms, quality of life, and well-being were measured pre- and post-intervention using validated questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • A significant improvement in the Dry Eye-Related Quality of Life Score was observed.
  • Positive well-being scores, measured by the World Health Organization's Subjective Well-Being Inventory, showed a tendency to increase.
  • Body composition did not significantly change after the intervention.

Conclusions:

  • A 10-week exercise program, incorporating cognitive behavior therapy principles, effectively improved subjective dry eye symptoms in office workers.
  • This intervention shows promise as a non-pharmacological approach for managing dry eye disease.
  • The program may also contribute to enhanced psychological well-being in affected individuals.