How is dye eye diagnosed?
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•Last Updated: October 25, 2023
Dry eye is diagnosed by an ophthalmologist, who will start with an eye exam to look at the eyelids and surface of the eye. Ophthalmologists may perform different tests to diagnose dry eyes including the following:
- Examine amount of tears that your eyes make
- Determine how long it takes tears to dry up
- Examine eyelid structure
