Dry Eye Disease Assessment Using Ocular Surface Disease Index

Introduction: Dry eye disease (DED) presents symptoms such as blurred or hazy vision, burning or stinging, a foreign body sensation, and photophobia, and is increasingly recognized as a significant public health issue. [1]. Assessment of dry eye disease includes both objective clinical tests and subjective symptom evaluation. Among symptom-based assessment tools, the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire is one of the most widely validated and commonly used instruments.[2] Its simplicity and patient-reported nature make it especially suitable for young adult populations, where subjective symptoms may precede significant objective ocular surface changes.[3] Aim of the study: Quantitative assessment of the of DED using OSDI questioner Patients and methods: This is an observational cross-sectional, non-comparative study. which was conducted in Ophthalmology department, Minia University Hospital, Egypt. The study included 100 eyes. Results: OSDI showed over than 70% of eyes in this study had some degree of dry eye symptoms Conclusion: Severity of the dry eye disease