Schirmer Test and BUT(Tear Film Breakup time) with Nonspecific Conjunctival Irritations.
- Author:
Sung Joo KIM
1
;
Dong Min KIM
;
Seen Ki WHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Won Ju Medical College, Yonsei University, Won Ju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
BUT;
Dry eye;
Nonspecific conjunctival symptomps Schirmer test
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Foreign Bodies;
Humans;
Reference Values;
Sensation;
Tears
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1989;30(6):875-878
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Schirmer test and tear film break up time(BUT) were performed in 126 patients who complained of nonspecific conjunctival symptomps. The mean value of Schirmer test was 7.85mm/5min and the mean value of the BUT was 9.68sec. Marked decrease was shown in comparison with previously studied normal values of Korean and according to these results, dry eye was suspicious. Same as for normal eyes, there was no relationship between the Schirmer test and BUT in this study. So, Schirmer test and BUT with detailed slit lamp exam should be necessary for those who complain of tearing, foreign body sensation and visual disturbances and these may helpful for diagnosis and treatment of dry eye patients.
