5. Field of Expertise: A. Corneal Diseases B. Non-corneal Ophthalmology C. Epidemiology D. Biostatistics E. Other (please specify):
6. Years of Experience with Dry Eye/Corneal Diseases: A. <10 years B. 10–20 years C. 20–30 years D. 30–40 years
II. Please evaluate the following statements regarding the dimensions (subscales) of the pediatric dry eye questionnaire. 1. The pediatric dry eye questionnaire should include an assessment of ocular symptoms. Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree
2.The pediatric dry eye questionnaire should include an assessment of ocular discomfort under specific situations. Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree
3.The pediatric dry eye questionnaire should include an assessment of relevant medical history. Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree
III. Please evaluate the relevance and diagnostic importance of the following items for pediatric dry eye.
(1) Symptom-related items
Please rate the importance and the relevance of the following symptom items for diagnosing pediatric dry eye.
1. Eye pain Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
2. Dryness in the eyes Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
3. Feeling as if there is sand or a foreign body in the eyes Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
4. Itchy eyes with an urge to rub them Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
5. Eye fatigue Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
6. Sensitivity to light (photophobia) Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
7. A desire to keep the eyes closed due to discomfort Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
8. Blurred vision that improves after blinking Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
9. Increased eye discharge Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
10. Increased blinking frequency Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
11. Redness of the eye Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important
(2) Situation-related items Please rate the importance and relevance of ocular discomfort occurring in the following situations for the diagnosis of pediatric dry eye.
12. After proloning or writing homework Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
13. When using electronic devices such as mobile phones or computers Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
14. Under indoor lighting or when a desk lamp is turned on Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
15. Under strong sunlight, such as when playing on the playground Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
16. In windy conditions Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
(3) Medical history–related items Please rate the importance and relevance of the following medical history factors for the diagnosis of pediatric dry eye.
17. Duration of contact lens wear (including orthokeratology lenses and soft defocus lenses). Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
18. Average daily frequency of eye drop use over the past month Not important Slightly important Moderately important Important Very important Other suggestions
IV. Expert Self-Evaluation
(1) Basis and extent of influence of your judgments on the above items
Please indicate the extent to which each of the following factors influenced your judgments.
1. Practical experience: A. Small influence B. Moderate influence C. Large influence
2. Theoretical analysis: Small influence Moderate influence Large influence
3. Reference to domestic or international literature: Small influence Moderate influence Large influence
4. Intuitive perception: Small influence Moderate influence Large influence
(2) Your level of familiarity with the topic of this survey: Not familiar Slightly familiar Moderately familiar Familiar Very familiar