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Measuring Tear Osmolarity for Dry Eye Disease

A New Diagnostic Tool for Dry Eye Disease: Tear Osmolarity

Do you suffer from Dry Eye Disease?

Do you know the osmolarity of your tears? It’s essential! An elevated tear osmolarity can indicate dry eye disease even before you become symptomatic. Dr. Cottle and her staff at Lake Austin Eye now offer this test, which is quickly becoming the Gold Standard for the diagnosis and management of Dry Eye Disease. It is painless and quick, and covered by most insurance plans. Come in today and find out if you are at risk for this chronic and sight-threatening eye disease.