Ranjan Dry Eye Decoder — Dr. Pratyush Ranjan

Relief starts with understanding

Gritty, burning, tired, watery eyes? Let's decode why.

Dry eye isn't one problem — it usually comes from tears that evaporate too fast (often from the eyelid oil glands) or from making too few tears. The fix is different for each. This tool uses the OSDI, the questionnaire eye specialists worldwide use, to measure your dryness, then works out its likely type and matches the right precautions and treatment.

It takes about 3 minutes. Answer honestly about the past week.

About you

A little about you

Your name Your age (years)

Please enter an age between 10 and 100.

Gender

OSDI · Part 1 of 3

In the past week, have you felt…

Tap how often: from None of the time to All of the time.

Please answer every question.

OSDI · Part 2 of 3

Have eye problems limited you in…

Tap how often. Choose "N/A" if you don't do that activity.

Please answer every question.

OSDI · Part 3 of 3

Have your eyes felt uncomfortable in…

Tap how often. Choose "N/A" if it doesn't apply.

Please answer every question.

A few clues about the cause

This helps find your dry-eye type

When are your eyes worst?

Do your eyelid margins look red, crusty, or have styes often? (signs of oil-gland / MGD problems)

Which of these apply to you?Tap all that fit — these point to specific causes and precautions.

Please answer the first two questions above.

Next step

Book a dry-eye evaluation with Dr. Pratyush

A quick clinic check — tear break-up time, tear volume, and an eyelid/oil-gland exam — confirms your type and tailors treatment. Your answers travel with your booking.

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Scientific basis of this tool

Schiffman RM et al. Reliability and validity of the Ocular Surface Disease Index. Arch Ophthalmol 2000 — the 12-item OSDI; bands 0–12 normal, 13–22 mild, 23–32 moderate, 33–100 severe.
Wolffsohn JS et al. TFOS DEWS II Diagnostic Methodology Report. Ocul Surf 2017 — OSDI ≥ 13 screens positive; sub-classification into evaporative vs aqueous-deficient guides management.
Craig JP et al. TFOS DEWS II Definition & Classification Report. Ocul Surf 2017 — evaporative (mostly meibomian gland dysfunction) and aqueous-deficient subtypes exist on a spectrum, and most patients have a mix.
Jones L et al. TFOS DEWS II Management & Therapy Report. Ocul Surf 2017 — the staged Step 1–4 treatment algorithm (education & lubricants → anti-inflammatory/prescription → punctal plugs/secretagogues → surgical).
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dry Eye Syndrome Preferred Practice Pattern, 2023 — supports OSDI screening and stepwise, subtype-directed therapy.
Gomes JAP et al. TFOS Lifestyle Report series, 2023 — screen use, contact lenses, cosmetics, medication and environment as modifiable dry-eye contributors.

This tool gives an educational estimate only, not a diagnosis. The OSDI measures symptoms, not the eye itself — two people with the same score can need different treatment. Your true type and plan are set by Dr. Pratyush Ranjan after examining your tear film and eyelids. Don't start prescription drops on your own.