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Dr. Y. Shira Kresch, Od Ms
Medically reviewed by Dr. Y. Shira Kresch, OD MS · Last reviewed: May 26, 2026

Methodology & References

The pattern questions used in this self-assessment are derived from the clinical diagnostic literature on dry eye disease, particularly the diagnostic decision framework published by the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) in DEWS II. This is not the OSDI questionnaire or any other validated clinical instrument — it is a routing tool designed to help you understand which information on this site is most relevant to your symptoms.

  1. Wolffsohn JS, Arita R, Chalmers R, et al. TFOS DEWS II Diagnostic Methodology Report. Ocul Surf. 2017;15(3):539-574. doi:10.1016/j.jtos.2017.05.001
  2. Craig JP, Nichols KK, Akpek EK, et al. TFOS DEWS II Definition and Classification Report. Ocul Surf. 2017;15(3):276-283. doi:10.1016/j.jtos.2017.05.008
  3. Bron AJ, de Paiva CS, Chauhan SK, et al. TFOS DEWS II Pathophysiology Report. Ocul Surf. 2017;15(3):438-510. doi:10.1016/j.jtos.2017.05.011
  4. Trattler W, Karpecki P, Rapoport Y, et al. The prevalence of Demodex blepharitis in US eye care clinic patients as determined by collarettes: a pathognomonic sign. Clin Ophthalmol. 2022;16:1153-1164. doi:10.2147/OPTH.S354692

This self-assessment reflects current evidence-based practice as of May 2026. It is informational only. Only a comprehensive evaluation can identify which dry eye condition you actually have.