- How severe are my dry eyes?
- What measurements do you use to gauge the severity of my dry eyes?
- What are the direct and indirect symptoms of my dry eyes?
- What causes each major symptom?
- How can I avoid the causes of each major symptom?
- What general health measures should I take to reduce my risk of dry eyes?
- After being prescribed a course of treatment be sure to ask for clarification on how to use it.
What other steps can I or should I be taking to alleviate my dry eye symptoms? - Does this treatment contain anything that might negatively affect the balance of the tear film?
- Can I supplement this treatment with anything from over the counter
- What other things should I specifically avoid?
- How can I help you today? (be sure to state your highest goals for the treatment results you would like)
- When did you start suffering from dry eye discomfort?
- What do you think may have caused it?
- Have you had any surgery (including cataract, cosmetic facial)?
- Have you ever worn contact lenses? If so what type and when / for how long?
- How do your symptoms change through the day?
- What time of day do the symptoms feel worse?
- What treatments have you tried before? Name them all.
- Which treatments have provided relief? What type of relief?
- What is your work and home environment like? (especially relating to computer, TV heating and air-conditioning),