Publications by authors named "Nooran O Badeeb"
Background Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. This study aimed to assess the Saudi population's levels of awareness and knowledge regarding glaucoma risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and outcomes. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among the Glaucoma Awareness Campaign attendees during the World Glaucoma Week (2015-2016).
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- A study conducted on female nurses at King Abdulaziz University Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic aimed to explore the link between prolonged face mask use and dry eye disorder (DED).
- The study included 266 participants and found that 28.9% experienced moderate to severe DED, with significant associations identified between DED and wearing masks for over 6 hours a day, along with other factors like wearing corrective glasses and having rheumatoid arthritis.
- The findings suggest that extended face mask usage can adversely affect eye health, indicating the need for ophthalmologists to recognize and address this issue among healthcare workers.