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What is a dry eye test, and how does it help diagnose dry eye syndrome?

A dry eye test is used to measure the quality and quantity of your tears to determine if you have dry eye syndrome. Common tests include the Schirmer’s test, which measures tear production, and the tear breakup time (TBUT) test, which evaluates how quickly tears evaporate from the eye's surface.

These tests help eye doctors understand whether your eyes produce enough tears or if the tears evaporate too quickly, guiding the best treatment plan to relieve discomfort and protect eye health.

  1. Interesting my eye doctors determine my dry eyes by looking in my eyes witj their scopes.

    1. A dry eye test checks if your eyes make enough tears and how quickly they evaporate. It helps diagnose dry eye syndrome and guides proper treatment to relieve discomfort and protect your eyes.

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