Emphasizing the epidemiological research of dry eye in China
Liu Zuguo,Yang Wenzhao
Eye Institute of Xiamen University, Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science of Fujian, Xiamen Eye Center Affiliated Xiamen University, Xiamen 361201, China
In the past 20 years, significant progress has been achieved in the epidemiological research of dry eye in China, however, compared with the advanced reseach, we still have a long way to go. A series of high level epidemiological research of dry eye will be carried out to reveal the epidemiological distribution and risk factors for dry eye patients in China. Diagnostic study of dry eye will be strengthened to establish the diagnostic criteria for Chinese patients. Awareness should be raised on epidemiological research and training among ophthalmologists. The three-grade prevention strategy for chronic diseases will be implemented and the health education and health care system of dry eye should be established. Scientific analysis and evaluation on valuable epidemiological results of dry eye will be made and applied to clinical practice, serving the dry eye prevention and treatment.
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Liu Zuguo,Yang Wenzhao. Emphasizing the epidemiological research of dry eye in China. Chinese Journal of Optometry Ophthalmology and Visual science, 2014, 16(9): 513-516. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-845X.2014.09.001
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