test for dry eye
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test for dry eye
Submitted by becky on April 20, 2010 - 11:59pmwhat kind of tests do vets do to determine if a dog has dry eye? and what are the symptoms? my 7 year old bully has had gunky eyes lately-could just be the time of year, but wanted to ask. thanks for any help!
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They use....
special paper that they touch on the dog's eye and measure the how much the paper absorbs after a few minutes. Totally painless....two of my dogs have had this done and they were not affected at all.
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But, man, were they happy when the dry eye was being handled with medication! Dry eye is very painful!!! It's like having sand in your eye that you cannot get out and it is lifelong....
They use....
special paper that they touch on the dog's eye and measure the how much the paper absorbs after a few minutes. Totally painless....two of my dogs have had this done and they were not affected at all.
![[linked image]](http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd291/FFZoey305/librlogo-1.jpg)
But, man, were they happy when the dry eye was being handled with medication! Dry eye is very painful!!! It's like having sand in your eye that you cannot get out and it is lifelong....
I think they use special pieces of thin paper strips to test for
The special paper strips will help the vet determine tear production or the lack of...
I think they use special pieces of thin paper strips to test for
The special paper strips will help the vet determine tear production or the lack of...
I answered on the other board too....Sugar has dry eye....
http://www.pethealth101.com/eye/dry_eye_diagnosis.shtml
hope this helps
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I answered on the other board too....Sugar has dry eye....
http://www.pethealth101.com/eye/dry_eye_diagnosis.shtml
hope this helps
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You described the Shirmer's tear test very well.
The vet can measure the amount of moisture that wicks up on the paper to get a read on how much tears the eye is producing. The eye that is not producing much will often be treated with Optimune or equivalent (Rx medication)once or twice daily, for life. Most dogs are helped by this medication but there are some few who don't respond well. Dry-eyes can also be supplemented with artificial tears several times a day...its helpful but not an equal replacement for real body's tears. Still, they can provide temporary relief and you cannot 'over-use' artificial tears so that's good. The Spring is allergy time for many animals and humans and some need flushes just for the next couple months, especially in the morning or after playing outside. Artificial tears (liquid or gel) should be a regular item in your doggie cupboard.
You described the Shirmer's tear test very well.
The vet can measure the amount of moisture that wicks up on the paper to get a read on how much tears the eye is producing. The eye that is not producing much will often be treated with Optimune or equivalent (Rx medication)once or twice daily, for life. Most dogs are helped by this medication but there are some few who don't respond well. Dry-eyes can also be supplemented with artificial tears several times a day...its helpful but not an equal replacement for real body's tears. Still, they can provide temporary relief and you cannot 'over-use' artificial tears so that's good. The Spring is allergy time for many animals and humans and some need flushes just for the next couple months, especially in the morning or after playing outside. Artificial tears (liquid or gel) should be a regular item in your doggie cupboard.