A possible association between dry eye disease (DED) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been hypothesised on the fact that both share an inflammatory etiology. Very brief ocular manifestations of IBS are  Dry eye disease  K C scca    Results suggest a correlation between DED and DED symptoms and IBS can cause further complications in patients with IBS should be considered in the management.

Further research is needed to establish a possible pathophysiologic association. Share your opinion.