Frequency

Percent %

Have you ever been diagnosed with dry eye disease?

Yes

188

42.3%

No

256

57.7%

When you had been diagnosed with dry eye disease or having symptoms of DED? (N = 214)

Last 6 months

33

15.4%

during the last year

53

24.8%

From 1 to 5 years age

76

35.5%

From more than 5 years ago

52

24.3%

Do you use lubricant eye drops?

Yes

234

53.8%

No

201

46.2%

How often have you applied lubricant eye drop? (N = 230)

Daily

72

31.3%

5 - 6 times weekly

12

5.2%

2 - 4 times weekly

66

28.7%

once weekly

80

34.8%

Do you have a family history of dry eye disease?

Yes

150

33.5%

No

298

66.5%

Do you notice an increase in severity of eye dryness when you experience depression or anxiety

Yes

100

22.3%

No

91

20.3%

I do not know

257

57.4%