Epidemiology of discordance between symptoms and signs of dry eye.

Erin S OngElizabeth R FelixRoy C LevittWilliam J FeuerConstantine D SarantopoulosAnat Galor

Published in: The British journal of ophthalmology (2017)

The present study provides evidence that the degree of discordance between DE symptom report and measurable signs of ocular surface disease is associated with comorbidities related to clinical pain and to hyperalgesia as demonstrated with QST. Understanding the epidemiology of DE discordance can aid in interpreting the DE exam and individualising treatment.

Keyphrases

neuropathic pain
risk factors
chronic pain
pain management
spinal cord injury
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
combination therapy
replacement therapy