Gland and Tear Evaluation

A Gland and Tear Evaluation is designed to thoroughly assess ocular surface health and identify the underlying causes of your symptoms.
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Dry Eye Disease, or Ocular Surface Disease, often presents with symptoms such as dryness, burning, tearing, fluctuating vision, and discomfort — and can significantly impact quality of life. During the evaluation, our goal is to move beyond symptom management and develop a long-term treatment strategy based on individual needs.

A Gland and Tear Evaluation will include:

• Meibography: Imaging of the meibomian glands that produce oil for your tear filmTearLab Testing: To assess tear osmolarity and detect early inflammation or imbalance
• Tear Break-Up Time: To evaluate how long your tear film remains stable on the eye
• Eyelid & Lash Imaging: High-resolution photos and videos to assess for lid margin disease or Demodex
• Gland Expression:To evaluate the quality and function of your meibomian gland oils
• A thorough review of health history, medications, environmental factors, and skin care routine

• After the exam, we’ll review our findings and create a customized treatment plan to address the root causes and get your eyes back to a healthier, more comfortable baseline.