Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol
October 2017
Background: The information about dry eye epidemiology in Saudi Arabia is few in literature.
Purpose: To estimate the prevalence and identify determinants of dry eye symptoms (DES) in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: Using a multi-stage proportionate sampling technique, Saudis of both genders from 6 urban and 4 rural Primary Health Care centers in Al-Ahsa were enrolled.