Skip to main content


Home » Eye Care Services » Dry Eye Center » Dry Eye Evaluation

Dry Eye Evaluation

Most optometry practices do not have the equipment to test for dry eye, making it one of the most under-diagnosed eye diseases. To diagnose dry eye, a specialty-trained optometrist performs multiple tests over a series of appointments. The tests performed will evaluate the quality and quantity of tears, along with how quickly they are made and dry. Below are the tests we at Precision Eye Care & Optical perform for an accurate diagnosis.


osmolarity testing

Osmolarity Testing
During this non-evasive test, a small tear sample is collected and used to measure osmolarity – saltiness of tears. As the osmolarity of tears increases, the eye’s surface cells become damaged.


cornealstain testing

Vital Stains
This test uses dyes and blue light to detect damage to the surface of eyes. Dye is added to the eye by a piece of blotting paper and dispersed across the eye by blinking. The blue light is then shined onto the eye to reveal any damaged areas which will be stained by the dye.


Learn About Dry Eye Treatment