Table 2 Intensity of dry eye sensation
From: Prevalence of dry eye syndrome in association with the use of contact lenses in Saudi Arabia
| Frequency | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| When your eyes felt dry, how intense was this feeling of dryness at the end of your wearing time? | Never had it | 13 | 9.6 |
| 1- Not at all intense | 21 | 15.4 | |
| 2 | 37 | 27.2 | |
| 3 | 29 | 21.3 | |
| 4 | 20 | 14.7 | |
| 5- Very intense | 15 | 11.0 | |
| During a typical day in the past 2 weeks, how often did your eyes feel dry? | Never | 44 | 17.1 |
| Rarely | 50 | 19.5 | |
| Sometimes | 74 | 28.8 | |
| Frequently | 57 | 22.2 | |
| Constantly | 32 | 12.5 |