Symptomatic dry eye disease and its associated factors among adult patients with diabetes attending comprehensive specialised hospitals in Amhara Region, Ethiopia: a multicentre institution-based cross-sectional study
In this study, the prevalence of SDED among patients with diabetes was high. Poor glycaemic control, longer duration of diabetes, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, inadequate eye check-up practices and peripheral diabetic neuropathy were significantly associated with SDED. It is recommended that healthcare providers prioritise regular monitoring of eye health in patients with diabetes, emphasising the importance of maintaining optimal glycaemic control, and routine eye check-ups for early detection and management of SDED.
Authors
- Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1519-3848)
- Getenet Shumet Birhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9898-7220)
- Mebratu Mulusew Tegegne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3200-3727)
- Biruk Lelisa Eticha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8338-2774)
- Abebech Fikade Shumye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8359-0293)
- Matiyas Mamo Bekele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2516-3321)
- Abebizuhan Zigale Bayabil
Institutions
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-090721
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Gondar