Impact of ocular symptoms on quality of life (QoL), work productivity and resource utilisation in allergic rhinitis patients – an observational, cross sectional study in four countries in Europe

The added presence of ocular symptoms in AR patients suffering with nasal symptoms deteriorates patients' quality of life, leads to greater lost productivity and places higher burden on resource utilisation. Studies are therefore needed to test whether treatment options that address ocular in addition to nasal symptoms will improve quality of life and reduce both direct and indirect resource use associated with AR.