- Have been diagnosed as a potential dry eye sufferer
- Have non-specific ocular discomfort
- Have the need or desire for eye surgery (LASIK, Cataract, ICL, etc.)
- Post refractive surgery patients
- Works in low humidity environments
- Long term glaucoma medication users
- Contact lens wearers
- Intense computer, TV, smart phones and tablet users
Our eye doctors will take a sample of tears from each eye and use our cutting-edge equipment to measure osmolarity. (The sample required is very small, thanks to advanced technology; our doctors will need an amount no larger than the period at the end of this sentence.)
Osmolarity is the accepted standard for diagnosing Dry Eye Disease. The Osmolarity Test will give our doctors a meaningful measurement of the health and stability of your tear film.
Once our eye doctors determine your osmolarity number using our precise test, he or she can design a treatment regimen tailored to your specific condition.
Osmolarity test is:
- An objective and quantitative point-of-care diagnostic test that provides precise and predictive information
- Intended to measure the osmolarity of human tears to aid in the diagnosis of dry eye disease, in conjunction with other methods of clinical evaluation
Why is tear film osmolarity so important to the cornea?
1. Abnormal osmolarity is indicative of potential corneal damage
2. Abnormal osmolarity impacts surgical outcomes
3. Used as a differential diagnosis of tear film deficiency
People with these symptoms often assume they are caused by external irritants, or that they are just part of life. In fact, Dry Eye Disease occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears or produce poor-quality tears. This can happen for a number of reasons, including aging, hormonal changes in women, side effects of diseases or medications, and other causes.
That’s why it’s essential you get your tears analyzed by an experienced eye doctor. Only an eye doctor can properly diagnose your problem and treat it appropriately.
