Schirmer test

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Ophthalmological examination method for testing tear secretion by placing a strip of litmus paper in the conjunctival sac and measuring the amount of soaking (normal: 2-3 mm/min). Of importance e.g. in the diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020