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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: 527_dry eye, Symptoms worsen despite diligent treatment? Yes Refer to eye care provider, Nonpreserved artificial tears used every hour if needed + nighttime use of opthalmic ointment. Follow up in 1 week. Symptoms worsen despite diligent treatment?, Dry eye suspected. Avoidance of situations that cause tear evaporation. Use of OTC agents determined by degree of discomfort. Severe discomfort, Eyes burn, sting, itch & water? Gritty senstation, but no foreign material present? No Eyes burn, sting, itch & water? Patient history of pink eye exposure, cold or flu?, Low-viscosity artificial tears 1-2x/day. Follow up in 1 week Symptoms worsen despite diligent treatment?, Symptoms worsen despite diligent treatment? No Continue therapy as needed., Determine signs & symptoms or events that preceded/accompany the disorder. Exclusions for self-treatment?, Exclusions for self-treatment? Yes Immediate referral to eye care provider, Patient with reddening of eye surface Determine signs & symptoms or events that preceded/accompany the disorder., Dry eye suspected. Avoidance of situations that cause tear evaporation. Use of OTC agents determined by degree of discomfort. Moderate discomfort, Mild discomfort Low-viscosity artificial tears 1-2x/day. Follow up in 1 week, Low-viscosity artificial tears 3-4x/day, or switch to high-viscosity solution. Follow up in 1 week. Symptoms worsen despite diligent treatment?, Moderate discomfort Low-viscosity artificial tears 3-4x/day, or switch to high-viscosity solution. Follow up in 1 week., Dry eye suspected. Avoidance of situations that cause tear evaporation. Use of OTC agents determined by degree of discomfort. Mild discomfort, Severe discomfort Nonpreserved artificial tears used every hour if needed + nighttime use of opthalmic ointment. Follow up in 1 week., Eyes burn, sting, itch & water? Gritty senstation, but no foreign material present? Yes Dry eye suspected. Avoidance of situations that cause tear evaporation. Use of OTC agents determined by degree of discomfort., Exclusions for self-treatment? No Eyes burn, sting, itch & water? Gritty senstation, but no foreign material present?