SPEED™ Questionnaire

For the Standardized Evaluation of Eye Dryness (SPEED™) Questionnaire, please answer the following questions by checking the box that best represents your answer. Select only one answer per question.

1. Report the type of SYMPTOMS you experience and when the occur:






Symptoms At this visit Within past 72 hours Within past 3 months
Dryness, Grittiness, or Scratchiness Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Soreness or Irritation Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Burning or Watering Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Eye Fatigue Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
2. Report the FREQUENCY of your symptoms using the rating list below:






0 = Never 1 = Sometimes 2 = Often 3 = Constant
Symptoms 0 1 2 3
Dryness, Grittiness, or Scratchiness Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Soreness or Irritation Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Burning or Watering Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Eye Fatigue Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3. Report the SEVERITY of your symptoms using the rating list below:






0 = No Problems
1 = Tolerable – not perfect, but not comfortable
2 = Uncomfortable – irritating, but does not interfere with my day
3 = Bothersome – irritating and interferes with my day
4 = Intolerable – unable to perform my daily tasks
Symptoms 0 1 2 3 4
Dryness, Grittiness, or Scratchiness Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Soreness or Irritation Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Burning or Watering Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Eye Fatigue Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Do you use eye drops for lubrication?


Yes
No
If yes, how often?

For questions 2 and 3, please add up your symptom scores. If your total score is:

0-4 you are experiencing MILD dry eye symptoms
5-7 you are experiencing MODERATE dry eye symptoms
8+ you are experiencing SEVERE dry eye symptoms

The SPEED™ Questionnaire is one tool we use to help assess your dry eye symptoms. This quiz is not designed to constitute advice as to your visual health or, more particularly, to provide a diagnosis. An accurate diagnosis for vision problems and conditions can only be made by an eye practitioner following a complete eye examination. To request an appointment with Dr. Gordon at Katonah Eye Care + Aesthetics, please call (914) 232-5770 or fill out the form below.