Tear Ferning Test for Dry Eye Diagnosis

Launched by CHUNG SHAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY · Apr 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new test called the tear ferning test to help diagnose dry eye syndromes. Dry eye is a condition where your eyes don't produce enough tears, leading to discomfort. The researchers are looking for participants aged between 20 and 65 who may have symptoms of dry eye. To qualify for the study, potential participants must have specific results from eye tests that show they likely have dry eye disease.

If you join the trial, you can expect to undergo the tear ferning test, among other assessments, to help better understand your condition. It’s important to note that individuals with certain chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension, as well as those with specific eye diseases, are not eligible to participate. This study aims to improve the way dry eye is diagnosed, which can help in providing better treatment options for those affected.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged between 20 and 65 years
• * For dry eye disease group:
• • Schirmer's test results between 5 - 10 mm
• • Tear Film Break Up Time less than 10 seconds
• • Ocular Surface Disease Index of more than 25
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Those have diabetes, hypertension or other chronic diseases
• • No evident ocular diseases such as cornea disease, cataracts, vitreous degeneration, glaucoma, and retinopathy.
• • Belong to vulnerable groups(pregnancy woman, prisoner, ethical minorities, economic or educationally disadvantaged subjects, disabled individuals such as those at terminal stage of tumorigenesis, blindness, terminal ill individuals)