Dr. Divya Priya Champati, Dr.Vivekanand U., Dr.Pradeep Pakalapati

Abstract

STUDY DESIGN: Cross sectional observation study.
PURPOSE: To evaluate DEQ 5 questionnaire by comparing its performance to that of OSDI in assessing dry eye .
METHODS: A cross sectional study comparing the performance of two questionnaires was conducted. Demographic information was collected. The Cronbach’s alpha reliability and correlation was determined using Pearson correlation coefficient.
RESULTS: The reliability of both the DEQ 5 and OSDI was 0.75 and 0.80 respectively. There was a statistically significant correlation between both the questionnaires. [r = 0.6, p < 0.05]
CONCLUSION: DEQ 5 questionnaire can serve as a useful tool for evaluating and monitoring in various dry eye settings in comparison to OSDI.