Month: June 2013

• Measuring Tear Osmolarity for Dry Eye Disease

  Posted on June 25, 2013 by Gina Cottle in Eye Diseases

  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…

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• Dry Eye Disease Options

  Posted on June 25, 2013 by Gina Cottle in Eyecare News and Events

  Constantly Using Artificial Tears may be a sign of Dry Eye Disease Artificial Tears are Just a Palliative Treatment Over time, some people need them more and more often as the condition gets worse. They may also find that using different kinds or brands of eye drops aren’t enough. Using artificial tears can help moisten the eyes and…

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