Diagnostic methods for managing dry eyes

Table 4 Standard patient evaluation of eye dryness questionnaire¹

Question type	Symptoms evaluated	Scoring (0-4)
Frequency	Burning, grittiness, fatigue	0 (Never) to 4 (Constant)
Severity	Discomfort level	0 (None) to 4 (Severe)

¹The total standard patient evaluation of eye dryness score (0-28) provides a measure of symptom burden, aiding in dry eye disease diagnosis.