Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Dry eye disease (DES) is a major tear deficiency disorder which causes discomfort, visual disturbances, and tear film instability. The present study was conducted to assess prevalence of dry eyes in post-menopausal women. Materials & Methods: 84 post-menopausal women with complaint of itching in eyes in the department of Opthalmology were studied. Results: Age group 45-50 years had 14, 50-60 years had 30 and >60 years had 40 patients. Unilateral and bilateral involvement in age group 45-50 years was seen in 6 and 8, 50-60 years had 16 and 14 and >60 years in 22 and 18 respectively. Common risk factors in subjects were contact lens in 34, allergy in 20, keratitis in 12, use of drugs in 18. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Dry eyes in post-menopausal women is quite high, hence these subjects should be routinely examined. Key words: Dry eyes, post-menopausal women, Keratitis