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Dry eye test
One of the doctor told me I have dry eyes he test shimmer test left eye value is 30right eye value is 15 in 5min break time
Can u suggest me some test which I can completely get information of dry eyes
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If it’s less than 15 mm after 5 mins then seek consultation.
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You can get dry eye evaluation
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Tear film break up time of 15sec is good. Less than 5 seconds means unstable tear film and points towards dry eyes
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bhopal
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Sangli
Get evaluated for dryness.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You can get complete Dry evaluation. Pl consult ophthalmologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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