Q. How do I know if I have Dry Eye Disease? A. Dry Eye Disease (DED), also known as Ocular Surface Disease (OSD), has many signs and symptoms. Dry eye disease is a chronic and progressive disease. Symptoms you may experience include: dryness, grittiness, scratchiness, foreign body sensation, burning, stinging, redness, fluctuations in vision that…
Dry Eye Syndrome is a clinical diagnosis determined by your eye doctor. Since there are many possible causes, a complete health history and thorough eye examination are necessary to properly diagnose and treat dry eye conditions. Your eye doctor may also have you complete a symptom questionnaire to assess the effectiveness of the current treatment, or adjust…
Dry eye is a common eye condition in which the normal production or presence of tears is insufficient or disrupted. Dry eye affects not only one’s comfort, but can lead to more serious eye concerns. It also affects daily activities and can decrease visual clarity. What Causes Dry Eye? The causes of dry eye symptoms…