How are dry eyes diagnosed?

At Shroff Eye Centre, Dry eyes are diagnosed through a comprehensive eye examination.

Testing, with emphasis on the evaluation of the quantity and quality of tears produced by the eyes, may include:

• Patient history to determine the patient’s symptoms, any general health problems, medications or environmental factors that may be contributing to the dry eyes.
• External examination of the eye.
• Evaluation of the eyelids and cornea.
• Measurement of the quantity and quality of tears for any abnormalities.
  • Special dyes may be put in the eyes to better observe tear flow and to highlight any changes to the outer surface of the eye caused by insufficient tears.
• Lipiview II
  

  What is Lipiview II? How long does it take to get tested?

  LipiView® II Ocular Surface Interferometer with Dynamic Meibomian Imaging™ (DMI)

  Lipiview II is a state of the art device to detect dry eye. It is a non-invasive device that is used to get an accurate digital picture of a patient’s tear film and Meibomian glands.

  It tells us about:
  A) How you blink.
  B) The oil layer in your tears
  C) The health of your tear glands ( Meibomian glands)

  

  At Shroff Eye Centre, LipiView is done as an outpatient procedure after your initial workup and only takes about 5 minutes. You simply look into a camera and blink normally. You will be able to see pictures of your own glands, and your doctor will be able to determine whether you have Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

  LipiView can also evaluate your blinking function by assessing if your blinks are complete. Partial or Incomplete blinking results in a poor quality tear film which can increase dry eye symptoms.