How Much Do You Really Know About Chronic Dry Eye?

Dryness. Grittiness. Intense stinging. These symptoms are just some associated with chronic dry eye disease. There are a number of different causes – everything from advanced age to medications to weather. Chronic dry eye can bring real challenges to everyday tasks. How much do you know about dry eye? Take this quiz to learn more about the signs, symptoms, and possible treatment options.

Chronic dry eye can occur when your eye:

Cannot absorb moisture

Does not make enough quality tears

Overproduces the wrong kind of tears

People with another eye condition may be more likely to have chronic dry eye.

True

False

The goal of dry eye treatment is to:

Improve tear production

Repair the cornea

Add another layer to the tear film