Diagnosis of dry eye patients with ocular irritation

Dry eye is often an under diagnosed condition of the that can cause discomfort, burning sensation and blurred vision. These symptoms are related to alterations in layers tear film, insufficient production or excessive evaporation film. The primary aim this study diagnose find out incidence dry patients presenting with ocular irritation. A total number 225 both sexes aged between 20 80 years complaints irritation were included study. Detailed history taking, slit lamp examination anterior segment, film breakup time (TBUT), Schirmer’s test, Fluorescein stain score Rose Bengal was done for all patients. Data presented only worst each patient. found 46.67% Among symptomatic patients, 24% had TBUT value < 10 sec. ≥ 1 6.6% RB ≥3 28.4%. Both Schirmer test positive 22.7% Only 4.9% 3 tests including staining. This firmly concludes staining should be routinely early diagnosis eye.