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Dry Eye Questionnaire

Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a common and often underdiagnosed condition affecting millions of people. At NVision Optix, we help patients identify and treat dry eye symptoms early to prevent long-term discomfort and vision complications.

What Are the Most Common Dry Eye Symptoms?

Dry eye symptoms can vary widely from person to person and may range from mild irritation to persistent discomfort. Common signs include:

General Sensations

  • A persistent feeling of dryness

  • Stinging or burning in the eyes

  • A gritty, sandy, or scratchy sensation

  • The sense that something is in your eye (foreign body sensation)

  • Tenderness, soreness, or eye pressure

Visual Symptoms

  • Blurry or fluctuating vision

  • Increased eye strain (asthenopia)

  • Trouble focusing, especially after prolonged screen use

  • Headaches associated with eye fatigue

Sensitivity and Redness

  • Eye redness and inflammation
  • Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
  • Irritation or discomfort when in wind or dry environments

Tearing and Discharge

  • Excessive tearing (paradoxical reflex tearing due to dryness)
  • Watery eyes without emotional cause
  • Mucous discharge or stringy secretions

Dry Eye Questionnaire

During the Past Week:

Have you experienced any of the following?
Eyes that are sensitive to light? *
Eyes that feel gritty? *
Painful or sore eyes? *
Blurred Vision? *
Poor vision? *
Have problems with your eyes limited you in performing any of the following?
Reading? *
Driving at night? *
Working with a computer or bank machine (ATM)? *
Watching TV? *
Have your eyes felt uncomfortable in any of the following situations?
Windy conditions? *
Places or areas with low humidity (very dry)? *
Areas that are air conditioned? *