: Dry eye is one of the most common eye diseases that occur with various symptoms. The purpose of this study was to assess the epidemiology of dry eye in patients with dry eye complaints in Ilam province. Method: In this cross-sectional and descriptive study, the demographic data and the severity of dry eye were recorded by means of a questionnaire and interview. After examination by the ophthalmologist, all information was analyzed by statistical software.

In this cross-sectional and descriptive study, the demographic data and the severity of dry eye were recorded by means of a questionnaire and interview. After examination by the ophthalmologist, all information was analyzed by statistical software.

A total of 400 subjects (31.8% male and 68.2% female) were enrolled in the study. The mean age of the participants was 48.08 ± 17.49 years. prevalence of dry eye was 33.8% (29.1% men’s and women 35.9%). Among patients with dry eye syndrome , 34.3% had foreign body sensation, 48.5% burning eyes, 41.3% had redness, 19.3% had eye fatigue, 36.8% had tearing, 43.5% had Visual disturbances, 10.3% had light sensitivity and 13.3% had floater. Our study showed that the prevalence of dry eye in women is higher than in men.

The prevalence of dry eye is high in the elderly which can lead to severe clinical symptoms. Therefore, prospective studies should be considered for better results.