Self-rated depression and eye diseases: The Beijing Eye Study
Jost B Jonas1,2, Wen Bin Wei3, Liang Xu1
1Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University; Beijing Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Beijing, China.
Plos One
|August 11, 2018
Summary
Depression affects 2.0% of adults aged 50+ in Beijing. Dry eye symptoms were linked to higher depression scores, while other common eye diseases were not significantly associated.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Psychiatry
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Depression is a significant public health concern with potential links to various health conditions.
- Ocular diseases are prevalent in aging populations and may impact mental well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of depression in the general population of Beijing.
- To investigate the association between depression and various ocular diseases in this population.
Main Methods:
- The Beijing Eye Study, a population-based survey, included ophthalmological examinations and interviews.
- Depressive symptoms were assessed using a validated Chinese depression scale (Zung's self-rated depression scale).
- Depression was defined as a score exceeding 44 on the scale.
Main Results:
- The study included 3267 participants aged 50-93 years.
- The prevalence of depression (score >44) was 2.0% (95% CI: 1.5, 2.5).
- Higher depression scores were significantly associated with increased dry eye feeling and shorter corneal curvature radius, but not with age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or cataracts. Lower visual acuity showed a marginal association.
Conclusions:
- Dry eye feeling was the sole ocular condition significantly associated with increased depression.
- The prevalence of depression in Beijing's older population is 2.0%.
- Ocular health screening may be relevant for individuals experiencing depressive symptoms.
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