Prolonged Face Mask Use During COVID-19 Pandemic Contributes to Increased Symptoms and Signs of Dry Eye: A Systematic Literature Review

Introduction: Face mask has been a vital protective equipment against COVID-19 in this pandemic era. Several ophthalmic complaints have associated with face use, leading to the term "mask-associated dry eye". There's still question that arises whether duration of use contributes condition. This review aimed assess correlation between prolonged on eyes.
 Methods: A thorough systematic search was performed through PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar, following PRISMA 2020 Guideline. Keywords were "mask eye," OR "dry eye AND mask" "OSDI" "tear break up time" "COVID-19 pandemic".
 Results: total 1130 articles identified, only six cross-sectional studies met eligibility criteria. Prolonged is correlated decreased TBUT four studies, Schirmer score two lower TM parameter one study. Increased wearing more frequent symptoms severity according either OSDI, SPEED Questionnaire or another unspecified questionnaire found five studies.
 Conclusion: during increased signs eye.