Behavioral and cultural determinants of symptomatic dry eye disease among university students in the UAE

Symptomatic DED is highly prevalent among UAE university students. These findings underscore the need for targeted awareness and prevention strategies to mitigate DED risk factors within this population.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0343508
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Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
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Behavioral and cultural determinants of symptomatic dry eye disease among university students in the UAE

Wissam Ghach, Mona Aridi, Nisreen Alwan
PLoS ONE
Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
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Behavioral and cultural determinants of symptomatic dry eye disease among university students in the UAE

Wissam Ghach, Mona Aridi, Nisreen Alwan
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Abstract

Symptomatic DED is highly prevalent among UAE university students. These findings underscore the need for targeted awareness and prevention strategies to mitigate DED risk factors within this population.

PLoS ONEVol. 21(2)
Abu Dhabi University (AE), Canadian University of Dubai (AE), Ashkal Alwan (LB), Université d'Angers (FR)
Good health and well-being
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Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
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