Objective. Dry eye is a multi-factorial disorder that manifests with painful ocular symptoms
and visual disturbances, which can only be partly attributed to tear dysfunction. This disorder …

Dry eye is a common, multifactorial disease currently diagnosed by a combination of
symptoms and signs. Its epidemiology and clinical presentation have many similarities with …

Recent data suggest that corneal somatosensory dysfunction may be the underlying cause
of severe dry eye symptoms in the absence of ocular surface pathology seen in a subset of …

Dry eye has gained recognition as a public health problem given its prevalence, morbidity,
and cost implications. Dry eye can have a variety of symptoms including blurred vision …

Ocular discomfort and eye pain are frequently reported by patients with dry eye disease
(DED), and their management remains a real therapeutic challenge for the Ophthalmologist …

Throughout the body, damage to peripheral nerves normally involved in nociception may
produce a constellation of symptoms—including irritation, itchiness and pain. The …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the severity and quality of ocular pain
complaints in patients with dry eye symptoms. Methods: Subjects with clinically relevant dry …

Dry eye (DE) disease is a multifactorial, chronic condition with a prevalence of 5-41 30%. 1
DE symptoms are a frequent presenting complaint to eye clinics and can include 42 …

Dry eye syndromes can involve both nociceptive and neuropathic symptoms. Nociceptive
symptoms are the normal physiological responses to noxious stimuli. Neuropathic symptoms …

Objectives: To evaluate DE as a comorbid condition in the US veteran population. Methods:
Retrospective review of veterans seen in the Veterans Administration Healthcare System …