The Diagnosis and Characteristics of Moderate Dry Eye in Non-Contact Lens Wearers

Abstract

A unique scoring system-based dry eye questionnaire was validated to separate non-contact lens wearers with moderate dry eye from healthy subjects. Objective tests of tear osmolality and stability and ocular surface integrity were better than other clinical measures at identifying differences between the two subject groups. The results strongly support the evidence that the diagnosis and treatment of moderate dry eye requires a detailed assessment of self-perceived symptoms and that objective clinical testing alone may be insufficient.