Korean J Fam Med.  2018 Sep;39(5):290-294. 10.4082/kjfm.17.0047.

Relationship between Dry Eye Syndrome and Frequency of Coffee Consumption in Korean Adults: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey V, 2010–2012

• Jeong KJ
• Choi JG
• Park EJ
• Kim HE
• Yoo SM
• Park SG

• KMID: 2422108
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4082/kjfm.17.0047

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.

Keyword

Dry Eye Syndromes; Coffee; Caffeine; Life Style

MeSH Terms

Adult*
Caffeine
Chronic Disease
Coffee*
Dry Eye Syndromes*
Humans
Korea*
Life Style
Nutrition Surveys*
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Caffeine
Coffee