Dry Eye Calculator

Dry eye is a condition where your eyes don’t produce enough tears or the right kind of tears. This causes dryness, irritation, and sometimes blurry vision.

• Burning or stinging eyes
• Gritty or sandy feeling
• Blurry or fluctuating vision
• Excessive tearing
• Eye fatigue after screen use
• Sensitivity to light

3+ symptoms? You may have dry eye.

• Contact lens use
• 4+ hours of screen time daily
• Dry or air-conditioned environment
• Over age 50
• Hormonal changes (e.g., menopause)
• Certain medications (antihistamines, antidepressants)
• Autoimmune disease (e.g., Sjögren’s)
• Recent eye surgery

2+ risk factors? You may be at higher risk.

Rate each symptom from 0 (Never) to 4 (Always). Add 1 point per risk factor. Then interpret your total score:

• Mild: Artificial tears, blink breaks, hydration
• Moderate: Warm compresses, omega-3s, eyelid hygiene
• Severe: Prescription drops (Restasis®, Xiidra®), punctal plugs, in-office treatments