Public Interest in Dry Eye Disease and Its Association With Environmental Parameters in Taiwan: Google Trends Infodemiology Study
Public interest in DED has increased significantly in Taiwan from 2018 to 2024, with hydrocarbons identified as strongly associated environmental parameters. The shifts in related queries reflect changing public interest, accentuating the need for health care information that aligns with public interest and addresses gaps in available resources.
Authors
- Tsung‐Hsien Tsai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8975-7151)
- Chi‐Chin Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9466-6986)
- Shih‐Chieh Shao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4867-6686)
- P.Y. Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7611-5435)
Institutions
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- National Cheng Kung University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR Infodemiology
- Published
- 2025-07-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/74317
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00