Purpose of the Procedure
- Diagnosing severe dry eye syndrome.
- Assessing the function of cells responsible for eye lubrication.
- Monitoring long-term ocular surface treatments.
- Detecting early histological changes in the conjunctiva.
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A sophisticated, non-invasive diagnostic procedure to evaluate ocular surface health, helping identify causes of chronic irritation and severe dry eye with high precision for optimal treatment selection.
Scientific name: Conjunctival Impression Cytology
A laboratory test collecting superficial conjunctival cells using specialized filter paper. It assesses goblet cell density and tissue changes to accurately diagnose ocular surface diseases and chronic dry eye.
Service type
Diagnostic laboratory test
Duration
15-20 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Sample collection using specialized filter paper
- Microscopic cell analysis (Cytology)
- Detailed goblet cell density report
Medical Service Information
Who Should Get This Test?
- Chronic dry eye patients unresponsive to standard treatments.
- Individuals with persistent eye irritation.
- Patients preparing for complex refractive surgeries.
Benefits of the Test
- Non-invasive and painless procedure.
- No general anesthesia required (simple numbing drops may be used).
- Provides precise laboratory insights into cell quality.
Conditions & Notices
- Avoid using lubricant eye drops 4 hours before the test
- Remove contact lenses prior to the procedure