Dry eye awarenessSee what they feel.
01 / BURNING
Why are your eyes still on fire?
Burning or stinging can be part of dry eye. A familiar word can hide a frustrating experience. Ask how it affects the person behind the symptom.
Look beyond the symptom ↗A symptom is only
part of the story.
Dry eye can occur when there are too few tears or when tears do not work properly. Symptoms alone do not establish a diagnosis. An eye care professional can assess the cause.
Learn about dry eye · National Eye Institute ↗From empathy to assessmentAsk. Listen.
Ask. Listen.
Look deeper.
01 Understand the experience
“How would you describe the feeling in your own words?”
“When does it happen, and which everyday activities does it interrupt?”
02 Explore the pattern
“How long has this been happening?”
“What have you tried, and what changed?”
03 Discuss the next step
Treatment depends on the cause and clinical assessment. Discuss suitable options, including medicines when appropriate, and arrange follow-up.
Explore dry-eye care · NEI ↗