Causes of dry eye disease
Dry eye disease is a multifactorial disease characterized by a loss of homeostasis of the tear film, which is usually caused by insufficient tear production or instability of tear quality.

Signs and symptoms of dry eye disease

The ocular symptoms can be varied among individuals depending on the etiology and severity of dry eye. Common signs and symptoms include:

• Blurry vision
• Red eye
• Burning sensation
• Foreign body sensation
• Watery eye

Assessment of dry eye disease

• History taking
• Validated symptom questionnaire
• Comprehensive external ocular health examination
• Tear assessment

Management of dry eye disease
With respect to the assessment results, our optometrists will recommend appropriate treatment options to the patients, including artificial tears eye drops, warm compress, dietary supplement, lid hygiene, and specialty contact lens fitting, etc.