Psychometric exam valuable in evaluation of dry eye patients

There are several reasons why it is advantageous to use a psychometric exam to evaluate dry eyes: It shortens the visit, as you already know the patient’s chief complaint(s) and the severity level. If the patient checks off even one dry eye/ocular surface complaint, it allows your technicians to proceed with dry eye tests before you enter the exam lane. If you order them after your history and slit lamp exam with proparacaine/fluorescein, it may be too late to order some of them, such as the tear osmolarity test. Ordering (Read more...)

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