Burning, gritty, tired, or blurry eyes are some of the most common reasons people see an eye doctor. This free dry eye self-test asks 17 simple questions about how your eyes feel, what makes them worse, and any warning signs. At the end, you see where your answers fall on a color scale, what may help at home, and how soon it may be worth having your eyes checked.
Dry eye is very common. According to the National Eye Institute, nearly 16.4 million Americans have it. It is more common after age 50, in women, in people who wear contact lenses, and in people who spend many hours looking at screens.
What this self-test checks
Dry eye symptoms: burning, a gritty feeling, redness, watery eyes, and blur that clears when you blink.
Eye strain: tired eyes after screens or reading.
Things that can make it worse: screens, dry air, contact lenses, some medicines, and some health conditions.
Warning signs that mean you should see an eye doctor soon or get care right away.
It takes about 5 minutes on a phone or a computer. This is a general self-test, not a medical test or a diagnosis. Read the full disclaimer.
