Relationship between Dry Eye Syndrome and Frequency of Coffee Consumption in Korean Adults: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey V, 2010–2012.
- Author:
Kwon Jin JEONG
1
;
Jong Gi CHOI
;
Eun Joo PARK
;
Hyo Eun KIM
;
Sun Mi YOO
;
Seung Guk PARK
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: Dry Eye Syndromes; Coffee; Caffeine; Life Style
- MeSH: Adult*; Caffeine; Chronic Disease; Coffee*; Dry Eye Syndromes*; Humans; Korea*; Life Style; Nutrition Surveys*; Prevalence; Risk Factors
- From:Korean Journal of Family Medicine 2018;39(5):290-294
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: BACKGROUND: Dry eye syndrome is a common health problem in the adult population. Many risk factors including age, sex, prior eye surgery, various chronic diseases, and lifestyle factors can affect its development. We have evaluated the risk of dry eye syndrome based on the frequency of coffee consumption among Korean adult population. METHODS: A total of 9,752 adults with age 19 years and older were randomly selected between 2010 and 2012. They have all participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey V of Korea. Dry eye syndrome was being diagnosed by the physicians at some points in the participant’s lifetime. The average daily coffee intake was divided into the following: less than 1 cup, 1 to 2 cups, and 3 cups or more. Various physio-environmental factors and medical conditions were used as correction variables to assess the risk of dry eye syndrome in relation to the frequency of coffee consumption. RESULTS: The prevalence of dry eye syndrome decreased to 9.2%, 8.8%, and 6.3% as coffee consumption increased from less than 1 cup to 1–2 cups and more than 3 cups, respectively. However, there was no significant relationship between the frequency of coffee consumption and the risk of dry eye syndrome after adjusting various risk factors. CONCLUSION: There is no relationship between the frequency of coffee consumption and risk of dry eye syndrome.
