Consumables Brochure - Flipbook - Page 102
DIAGNOSTICS
OPHTHALMIC TEST STRIPS
Schirmer- Blue Absorbant Indicator
The
standard
for
measuring
tear
production
for
possible
diagnosis
of
Keratoconjuctivitis Sicca (dry eye). Graduated absorbent paper with mm graduations
is inserted at the lateral canthus between the eye and eyelid and absorbs tear 昀椀lm.
Individually packaged in sterile chevron pouch.
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No anesthesia necessary
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Blue absorbent indicator strip and now also pairs, left-right with notch
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Do not apply medication to, or manipulate the eye prior to test
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Examination room light should be dimmed
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Insert the rounded end into the lower temporal lid of the eye
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Wait 2 minutes, remove strip and record the moistured area
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Indicated at 5mm, the blue absorbent ink moves up with the tear 昀椀lm level giving a
clearer indication of tear 昀椀lm production
Measurements should be:
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Normal: 15-30 mm
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Sub Normal: 10-15 mm
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Mild Dryness: 6-10 mm
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Moderate dryness: 2-5 mm
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Severe dryness 0-1 mm
Individually packed in sterile chevron pouch 100 strips or 50 pairs per box.
CODE
DVS1195
SIZE
100 strips
QUANTITY
1 Unit
OPHTHALMIC TEST STRIPS
Fluorescein Sodium
Fluorescein Dye Strips. A great tool for detection of corneal injuries or defects. Every
eye that has signs of pain should be checked with 昀氀uorescein. Tear 昀椀lm will wash dye
across cornea. The area of the cornea injury will glow 昀氀uorescent green.
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Each strip has orange-colored 昀氀uorescein dye in a sterile single chevron package.
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Sterile, single strips
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1.0mg 昀氀uorescein dye per strip
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100 strips per box
CODE
DVS1197
102
SIZE
100 strips
QUANTITY
5 Pack
