Abstract
Introduction: To find an association of passive smoking with dry eye in children
Methodology: Cross-sectional study, all children presenting with eye discomfort were eligible. After applying exclusion criteria, children was assessed and graded for severity of dry eye based upon history and sequential testing- Tear film Break Up time (TBUT), Corneal examination by fluorescent staining, Schirmer-1 test. Passive smoking was evaluated based upon questionnaire and recall method.
Results: Out of 250 children reported with eye discomfort, 100 were eligible for study. 70/100 children were diagnosed with dry eye. Passive smoking was evaluated using two parameters- number of cigarette smoked per day and exposure to smoke per day; both the factor showed strong association with dry eye as compared to non dry eye (0.66 ± 2.1 vs 18.7 ±11.2, p <0.0001) and (0.9 ± 2.88 vs 9.5 ± 5.2, p<0.0001) respectively.
Conclusion: Passive smoking represents a significant risk factor of dry eye in children.
Keywords: Passive smoking, dry eye, eye discomfort.
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Corresponding Author
Anuj Bhatti
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Government Medical College Jammu-180001
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i4.195
