CompletedNot Applicable

Dry Eye Disease and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Chronic Smokers

Egypt50 participantsStarted 2023-05-02

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to examine the impact of long-term smoking on dry eye parameters and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in individuals who are chronic smokers.

Who can participate

Age range30 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age from 30 to 60 years. * Both sexes. * Chronic smokers. Exclusion Criteria: * History of ocular surface diseases affecting tear production or secretion (such as Sjogren's syndrome or Stevens-Johnson disease). * Conjunctivitis. * Blepharitis. * Chronic contact lens use or gross lid abnormalities. * Preexisting glaucoma. * Retinal diseases. * Optic nerve pathology. * Ocular trauma. * Chemical burns. * Recent eye surgery (within three months). * Trachoma-related complications

What they're measuring

Non-invasive tear film breakup time

Timeframe: During examination (Baseline)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07028736

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-01

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