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Shirmer test
Tiny strips of philtre paper are placed in the patient's eyes just under the lids. After five minutes the distance the tears have stained the paper is measured. The greater the distance, the higher the natural tear production.
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- Industry/Domain: Eyewear
- Category: Optometry; Contact lenses; Eye surgery
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