Evaluation of the relationship between dry eye syndrome severity and corneal sensitivity.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the objective severity of dry eye disease subjective symptoms, and corneal sensitivity.

Methods: The study included 62 eyes from 31 healthy volunteers and 150 eyes from 75 patients diagnosed with dry eye disease . Participants underwent the Schirmer I test, tear break-up time assessment, and corneal staining evaluation using the Oxford Scale.