PUBLICATION EXCLUSIVE: Interpreting tear film osmolarity: One test is not enough

Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a joint society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest hot topics in ophthalmology. Tear film osmolarity has become a commonly used test to diagnose and monitor dry eye patients. Despite the understanding of elevated osmolarity as an indicator of dry eye disease, the value of the test and the interpretation of the results have been widely debated. This month, I will discuss how I use and interpret tear film osmolarity testing for dry (Read more...)

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