One of the technological advantages of the TearLab Osmolarity System is the simultaneous collection and analysis of the tear sample on a “lab-on-a-chip” platform eliminating or mitigating the risk of evaporation of the tear sample. In essence, the tear sample is collected and analyzed before evaporation can influence the … [Read more...]
An objective approach to dry eye disease severity (from iovs.org)
July 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Published by The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Inc. http://www.iovs.org/cgi/content/abstract/iovs.10-5390v1?papetoc&eaf Benjamin D Sullivan,1 Diane Whitmer,2 Kelly K Nichols,3 Alan Tomlinson,4 Gary N Foulks,5 Gerd Geerling,6 Jay S Pepose,7 Valerie Kosheleff,8 Allison Porreco,9 and Michael A … [Read more...]
Contact Lens and Osmolarity Study
July 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Tear film osmolarity has been shown to be the single best marker for Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) or dry eye disease. In addition, hyperosmolarity is known to cause epithelial damage of the ocular surface and the release of an inflammatory reaction that may cause long-term permanent damage to the eye. Thus the measurement of … [Read more...]
Ocular Surface Disease update 2010
July 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A look at new classifications as well as diagnosis and treatment options for this prevalent disease. A contact lens spectrum article by Blair B. Lonsberry, MS, OD, MEd, FAAO http://www.clspectrum.com/article.aspx?article=104449 … [Read more...]
Performance of tear osmolarity compared to previous diagnostic tests for dry eye diseases.
July 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Versura P, Profazio V, Campos EC. Ophthalmology Unit, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy. piera.versura@unibo.it Abstract PURPOSE: Tear osmolarity is considered a key point in dry eye disease (DED) and its measurement is the gold standard in dry eye diagnosis. Tear osmolarity was evaluated in dry eye (DE) patients … [Read more...]
TearLab: A paradigm change in the management of Dry Eye Disease in your Practice
July 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Would you like to offer an objective and quantitative test for diagnosis and management of Dry Eye Disease (DED) to your patients? We’ve got your number. Osmolarity has long been recognized as the gold-standard marker for diagnosing DED. However, until now, there has never been a way to use this marker in clinical practice. As … [Read more...]
