Prevalence of dry eye disease among indoor and outdoor workers and the impact on work productivity in the West Bank of Palestine in 2024: a cross-sectional study

Outdoor workers have been associated with DED more than in-office workers in the West Bank. Meanwhile, workers with DED report lower productivity and struggle with everyday tasks regardless of the severity level. This underlines the detrimental effects of the workplace on the ocular surface, which present a significant risk for the onset and exacerbation of dry eye symptoms.