Assessment of Subjective DED Symptoms
Subjective DED symptoms were assessed using the J-OSDI and DEQS questionnaires. The J-OSDI is used for assessing subjective DED symptoms; it is a 12-item instrument with the following 3 subscales: ocular symptoms, vision-related functions, and environmental triggers [The DEQS questionnaire was administered to the participants to assess DED symptom severity and the multifaceted effects of DED on daily life [