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Diagnosis
Your doctor or ophthalmologist will test for dry eye syndrome, using a variety of simple tests.
Schirmer Test - this test involves the insertion of special filter paper of specific dimensions, under the lower eyelid, for a specified period of time. The amount of wetting is then measured, and the results are compared to normal standards.
Rose Bengal Staining - this test involves the introduction of a sensitive dye that will stain the areas of the eye that are dry.
Fluoroscein Staining - this test is similar to staining with rose bengal, but uses a different stain. A type of microscope called a slit lamp, utilizing a black light, will be used to view the eye following insertion of the fluoroscein.
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