Journal of Eye Diseases and Disorders

Nigde State Hospital Eye Clinic, Nigde, Turkey

Biography

He is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology,Nigde State Hospital Eye Clinic, Nigde, Turkey. His research interests include Ophthalmology. He is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. He has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He has authored many research articles/books related to Ophthalmology

Publications

• Research Article   
  Dry Eye Disease and Depression-Anxiety-Stress: A Hospital-based Case Control Study in UAE
  Author(s): Ugur Yilmaz*
  
  Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the association between dry eye disease (DED) and psychosomatic conditions, such as depression, stress, and anxiety, and the distribution of associated risk factors. Methods: In this case control study, the sample consisted of 121 DED subjects and 242 control subjects. Each subjects was diagnosed as having DED or not by an ophthalmologist. Ocular Surface Disease Index and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales were administered to all subjects. Data were analysed using chi-square and Mann Whitney U tests as a univariate analysis and multiple logistic regression as a multivariate analysis. Results: Of 1,458 consecutive outpatients, clinically diagnosed DED was present in 121 individuals (8.3%). There was a significant relationship of family history of DED (OR, 1.43;.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2684-1622.21.6.150

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