Schirmer Tear Test Strips
This tear test strip measures the amount of tear production.
Product Description
Schirmer Tear Test Strips
20/box, 2/pouch, 10 pouches/box
Indications
Used for measurement of tear production
Specifications
Each strip has a printed mm scale so that they can be easily read
Available as sterile strips in individual pouches
Innovative peel open packing with transparent film on one side
Instruction for use
1. Do not apply any topical medication to the eye or perform any manipulation of the eye before performing this test.
2. Position patient in examining chair with head against a headrest.
3. Examination room lights should be dimmed.
4. Carefully open strips taking care not to touch the rounded end of the strip.
5. While the patient looks up, carefully insert rounded end into the lower temporal lid margin of the eye, making sure the strip fits snugly.
6. Wait for 5 minutes, remove the strip and record the length of the moistened area.
7. The product should be stored at Temperature 5°-55°C and Humidity 55-75 RH.
8. Mishandling or improper transport can cause damage to the device or packaging.
Sterilization
Products are sterilized through Ethylene Oxide (EO) according to a validated cycle.