Publications by authors named "Ryutaro Nakagawa"
Int J Ophthalmol
December 2018
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate the link between dry eye symptoms and various clinical measures in patients with dry eye disease (DED) compared to healthy individuals.
- Data was collected from 25 patients with non-Sjögren DED and 25 healthy subjects using tests like tear osmolarity, the InflammaDry test, and subjective questionnaires, while also considering factors like medication and depression levels.
- Results showed a significant correlation between dry eye symptoms and depressive symptoms, particularly linked to anti-depressant use, highlighting the importance of considering mental health in treating DED.
