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ERIÕE VASTUVÕTT KUIVA SILMA SÜNDROOMIGA PATSIENDILE SA TÜK SILMAKLIINIKUS Nurse specialist appointment for patients with dry eye syndrome in the Eye Clinic of Tartu University Hospital Autorid: Signe Koort1, Maili Lepp1, Helena Rannala1, Anna-Liisa Ruut2 Juhendaja: Eve-Merike Sooväli 1 2
SA Tartu Ülikooli Kliinikum, projektijuht signe.koort@kliinikum.ee SA Viljandi Haigla
Abstract Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a chronic multifactorial eye disease that develops when the number or function of teardrops is inadequate and results in an unstable layer on the ocular surface. The estimated prevalence of DES in Europe ranges from 7 to 22%. DES is likely to escalate in the future, due to ageing population and the lifestyles that are becoming increasingly dependent on multiscreen technologies. Moderate to severe dry eyes affect a person’s quality of life and limit daily activities such as reading, driving, using digital devices, and so on. Further dryness can cause eye pain, lack of sleep or energy. In addition to physical complaints, mental problems such as depression and anxiety can often occur. Risk factors for DES are age, gender, environmental factors, usage of electronics, indoor ventilation etc. Some medications might also worsen the symptoms of DES, for example diuretics, glaucoma medications, antidepressants, beta blockers etc. According to statistics, one in three patients with dry eye syndrome requires repeated visits to a healthcare professional. They need personal counselling in order to maintain their quality of life. A doctor’s appointment is often too limited to advise patients with such a serious need for knowledge. The aim of the development project is to open an independent nurse specialist appointment for patients with dry eye syndrome and for their relatives, from March 2020. 242
