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Dry Eye Syndrome Learning Center
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Slit lamp (biomicroscope) exam of the film of tears (a dye such as fluorescein may be placed in the eye to make the tear film more visible) Schirmer's test -- measures the rate of tear production using a calibrated paper wick placed on the edge of...
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with ha...
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The health status of populations and of individuals is assessed for many reasons. Assessing needs for care helps guide the allocation of resources— diagnostic assessments guide treatment, prognostic assessments contribute to planning, and assessin...
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Schirmer's test determines whether the eye produces enough tears to keep it moist.
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The slit-lamp examination looks at structures that are at the front of the eye.
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