Investigation on Medical Management of Dry Eye Patients

Dry eye is a common complaint in patients encountered by ophthalmologists, which may result from the inflammatory response and can occur in the absence of systemic disease. However, the management of dry eye syndrome in real setting warrants assessment but remains lacking in Taiwan. We conducted an perspective observational study to evaluate the medical management of dry eye patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have given a written informed consent
• Clinical diagnosis of dry eye syndrome
• Have at least one Schirmer's test positive result (less than 10mm/5min) in at least one eye within one year

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Cognitive or psychiatric deficit that precludes informed consent
• Cognitive or psychiatric deficit that precludes ability to perform requirements of the investigation