Background:Diabetic patients might exhibit dry eye symptoms probably due to neuropathy, metabolic dysfunction, or abnormal lacrimal secretions. The present study was conducted to assess prevalence of dry eye diseases in diabetic patients. Materials & Methods:92 diabetic patients of both genders were enrolled. Ocular examinations, fasting blood sugar (FBS), postprandial blood sugar, and glycosylated hemoglobin estimation (HbA1c) were recorded. Dry eye patient was diagnosed with the help of slit-lamp examination, Schirmer’s test, tear film break-up time (BUT), and Rose Bengal staining technique. Gradation of dry eye was done by the following standard protocol.