How to diagnose dry eye

The diagnosis of dry eye is usually based on the patient's symptoms, eye examination and possible special test results.

First, the doctor will ask the patient whether there are typical symptoms of dry eye, such as dry eyes, foreign body sensation, burning sensation, vision fluctuations, etc. Second, the doctor will perform eye examination on the patient to observe the condition of the eye surface, such as conjunctiva congestion, cornea damage, etc. In addition, the doctor may also perform special tests such as tear secretion test and tear film break time test to evaluate the quality and quantity of tears.

Combining the patient's symptoms, eye examination and special test results, the doctor can diagnose whether the patient has dry eye and formulate a corresponding treatment plan.