Dry Eye Quiz

Dr. Russel Lazarus, August 30, 2020
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Are your dry eyes impacting your life?

Dry eyes are common, affecting over 58 percent of the population. 

Dry eye syndrome, also referred to as dry eye, is a chronic condition that results when your eyes don’t produce enough tears, or the elements that make up your tear film are imbalanced.

Dry eye symptoms can range in severity, causing a host of symptoms that can impact your performance of daily activities.

When symptoms of dry eyes begin to disrupt your quality of life, it’s time to see your eye doctor.

Take our dry eye quiz 

This questionnaire will allow you to record the frequency and severity of your dry eye symptoms, and help your eye doctor to determine what may be causing your dry eyes.

This quiz does not replace a comprehensive consultation with an eye doctor.

If you suspect you have dry eyes, contact an eye doctor near you who can diagnose and treat the condition.

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Get Started:

Print out this page and circle your answers below;

Part 1: Frequency

Circle the FREQUENCY of your eye symptoms on a scale of 0-3

0= Never, 1= Sometimes, 2= Frequent, 3= Always

  1. Dryness, grittiness        0    1      2       3
  2. Soreness or irritation  0    1      2       3
  3. Burning or watering    0    1      2       3
  4. Eye fatigue/ tiredness  0    1      2       3

Part 2: Severity

Circle the SEVERITY of your symptoms on a scale of 0-3

0= Unnoticeable, 1= Uncomfortable, 2= Irritating, 3= Unbearable

  1. Dryness, grittiness       0    1      2       3
  2. Soreness or irritation  0    1      2       3
  3. Burning or watering     0    1      2       3
  4. Eye fatigue/ tiredness  0    1      2       3

Part 3: Scores

Add up all the circled numbers for your final score: ________

What does your final score mean?

Did you score above 8 points?

If you scored more than 8 points schedule an appointment with an eye doctor near you to get the relief you’ve been searching for.  

LEARN MORE:  Guide to Eye Conditions

This questionnaire will allow you to see the frequency and severity of your dry eye symptoms, and help your doctor to determine the best treatment for your dry eyes.