Dry Eye Syndrome and Sicca Complex are Commonly Found in Patients with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.

DES is an additional and significant disease burden for the POTS patient population. Dry eye and exocrine gland function should be evaluated as part of the dysautonomia work up with referral to ophthalmology as appropriate. Patients with clinically dry eyes who report additional autonomic dysfunction should be further evaluated for widespread autonomic dysfunction.