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Dry Eye

Dry Eye | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

A medical eye doctor can usually diagnose dry eye by examining the eyes. There are painless methods of measuring tear production. For example, a small paper strip can be placed over the lower eyelid for about 5 minutes to measure the eye's ability to make tears. Another test involves placing a drop of stain in the eye to look for a particular pattern of staining on the surface of the eye. A full history and physical exam, blood tests, and other tests may be done.

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Author: William Stevens, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 05/07/01

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