Dry Eye Speed Test

SPEED evaluates both the frequency and severity of symptoms in just eight questions. The patient grades the severity of her symptoms on a scale of zero to four with zero being no symptoms and four being intolerable symptoms. The numeric value for each answer is simply added with scores ranging from zero to 28

Our eyes need tears to stay healthy and comfortable. If your eyes do not produce enough tears, it is called dry eye. Dry eye is also when your eyes do not make the right type of tears or tear film. According the American Academy of Ophthalmology, over 6% of the United States have dry eye disease (DED). 

Discuss your questionnaire findings with your health care provider. 

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SOURCE: Tear Science Inc. with no fee. Ngo W, Situ P, Keir N, Korb D, Blackie C, Simpson T. Psychometric properties and validation of the Standard Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness questionnaire. Cornea. 2013;32(9):1204-1210. 

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