Asked by dontillia

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Which of the following BEST illustrates the functional and quality-of-life (QOL) burden of dry eye disease (DED)?

Most patients report only mild discomfort with no impact on daily activities

DED symptoms are predictable and consistent throughout the day for all patients

About 60% and 40% of patients report reduced QOL and work efficiency, respectively

The burden of DED is minimal compared with other chronic diseases such as angina

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
About 60% and 40% of patients report reduced QOL and work efficiency, respectively.

This best reflects the substantial, often underrecognized functional and quality‑of‑life burden of DED. Symptoms are frequently variable and unpredictable, can meaningfully impair reading, computer use, driving and work productivity, and the impact is not minimal compared with other chronic conditions. Options 1, 2 and 4 are therefore incorrect.