Dry Eye Test
Checking Your Eye Surface & Tear Film
Before LASIK, we make sure your eyes have a healthy and stable surface for accurate evaluation and comfortable recovery
WHY THIS MATTERS
Why Check Dry Eye
Before LASIK?
Your tears do more than keep your eyes comfortable. They help maintain a smooth and healthy eye surface.
Before considering LASIK, the tear film and ocular surface may be evaluated to make sure your eyes are properly prepared for treatment.
Stable Tear Film
Healthy Eye Surface
Accurate Evaluation
What Does a Dry Eye Evaluation Look For?
A comprehensive evaluation looks at different aspects of your tear film and ocular surface.
Tear Film Stability
Checks how well the tear film stays stable over the surface of your eye.
Tear Film Stability Test (TBUT / NIBUT)
Tear Production
Helps assess whether your eyes are producing enough tears to maintain a healthy surface.
Tear Production Test (Schirmer Test)
Ocular Surface Check
Looks for signs of dryness or changes on the surface of the eye.
Ocular Surface Evaluation (Fluorescein Staining)
Lid & Meibomian Glands
The eyelids and oil-producing glands can also be assessed when needed, as they help maintain a healthy tear film
Eyelid & Meibomian Gland Assessment
If Dryness Is Found
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Dryness Identified
Signs of tear-film or ocular-surface instability may be identified during evaluation.
Eye Surface Care
The underlying concern can be addressed and the eye surface optimized when needed.
Reassessment
The eyes can be reassessed after appropriate care.
LASIK Evaluation
LASIK is considered when your eyes are appropriately prepared.
YOUR EYES COME FIRST
Healthy Eyes. Better Prepared for LASIK.
We don’t look at your eye power alone. We also look at the health and stability of your eye surface before moving forward.
