What is Dry Eye Syndrome?
Dry eye syndrome is may be related to impairment in tear production caused by damage or dysfunction to the lacrimal gland or from increased water loss from the eye surface.
What do patients take to treat Dry Eye Syndrome and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |
These charts show data from Dry Eye Syndrome patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Dry Eye Syndrome at PatientsLikeMe?
- 198 patients have this condition
- 6 New patients joined this month
- 16 say Dry Eye Syndrome is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 89% | Females |
|---|---|
| 11% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 16 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 10 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 27 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 23 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 18 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 4 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 101 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 21 |
These charts show data from Dry Eye Syndrome patients who have completed their condition history