Semenko A. V.

ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL-CLINICAL PREVENTION OF DRY EYE SYNDROME TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION

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Semenko A. V.

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LITERATURE REVIEWS

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Over the past decade, a persistent upward trend in the incidence of dry eye syndrome (DES) has been observed, primarily among older age groups. Therefore, age over 40 years is considered one of the leading risk factors for the development of this pathology. Numerous studies have also confirmed a clear age-related association: the prevalence of DES progressively increases with age, which is attributed to changes in the functional state of the lacrimal and meibomian glands, as well as to general involutional processes. The prevalence of dry eye syndrome is variable and largely depends on the diagnostic approaches used, the interpretation of the disease concept itself, and the demographic and social characteristics of the studied populations. According to the data of the Dry Eye Workshop (DEWS, 2017) research group, the prevalence of DES worldwide ranges widely from 5% to 75%, which justifies considering this syndrome as an important global public health issue. Given the high prevalence of dry eye syndrome and its significant medical and social impact, it is advisable to summarize current data regarding the epidemiological characteristics and prevention strategies of this disease. The coordinated implementation of secondary, tertiary, and quaternary prevention within a unified and consistent concept represents a logical continuation of primordial and primary preventive strategies and ensures the formation of a comprehensive, multilevel system for combating dry eye syndrome. Such an approach makes it possible not only to reduce the clinical severity of the disease and slow its progression at the individual level, but also to substantially decrease the overall burden of DES on healthcare systems and society as a whole. From a social perspective, comprehensive prevention of dry eye syndrome is of great importance for preserving the working capacity of the population, improving quality of life, and reducing indirect economic losses associated with decreased work productivity, temporary disability, and premature disability. Particular importance should be attached to the implementation of preventive measures among socially active population groups, working-age individuals, and adolescents, for whom visual strain associated with the use of digital technologies has become an everyday necessity. Creating conditions for early detection and rational management of patients with dry eye syndrome contributes to reducing the need for costly therapeutic and surgical interventions, which positively affects the efficiency of healthcare resource utilization

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«Bulletin of problems biology and medicine», 2026 Issue 2, 181, 116-121 pages, index UDC 617.764-008.811.4:[616-084+614.2(477)]

DOI:

10.29254/2077-4214-2026-2-181-116-121