Diagnostics in Raleigh

The Oculus Keratograph 5M allows our team to capture high-resolution imaging and analysis of the cornea, allowing for precise diagnosis and monitoring of various eye conditions. The Oculus Keratograph 5M helps us examine the meibomian glands and study tear break-up time.

Schirmer’s test is a diagnostic tool that helps our team measure the amount of tears produced by your eyes. This test is particularly useful in diagnosing dry eye disease. Schirmer’s test involves placing a small strip of paper in the lower eyelid for a specified period of time, after which the amount of wetness is measured to determine the number of tears produced.

The Omega-3 Index Test is an easy-to-use, at-home test that provides a personalized report on your omega-3 levels. Omega-3s are essential nutrients that are vital for a healthy heart, brain and eyes, but many people have low levels without even realizing it.

Simply take a blood sample, send it to the lab, and within a few days, you’ll receive a detailed report showing your Omega-3 Index score. This score can help you understand your risk for heart disease and other health conditions and take steps to improve your omega-3 levels through diet or supplements.

The Verséa Ophthalmics POC Tear Test for Lactoferrin & Total IgE is a diagnostic tool that enables our team to quickly and easily assess the presence of lactoferrin and total IgE in a patient’s tears. Lactoferrin is a protein found in tears that is involved in the body’s immune response, while total IgE is a marker for allergic reactions. By measuring these substances, the Verséa tear test can help diagnose and monitor various ocular surface conditions such as dry eye disease.

A slit lamp examination is a specialized eye exam that uses a high-intensity light source and a microscope to examine the structures of the eye. During the exam, the patient sits in front of the slit lamp, and the doctor uses a narrow, focused beam of light to illuminate the front structures of the eye, including the eyelids, cornea, iris, conjunctiva and lens.

Demodex screenings can help us diagnose blepharitis, a common eye disorder that causes inflammation of the eyelids and can lead to dry eye disease.

Blepharitis is often caused by an infestation of Demodex mites, tiny parasites that are present in the eyelash follicles of most people. During a Demodex screening, our team will use a microscope to examine the base of the eyelashes for signs of Demodex mites. If present, the mites can be the cause of the patient’s blepharitis symptoms, such as redness, itching, and crusting of the eyelids.

Sjö Testing is an innovative diagnostic tool used to assess a comprehensive autoimmune disease profile in patients with dry eye. This advanced testing platform combines technology with expert analysis to give our team valuable insights into our patients’ immune system health. Sjö Testing includes an autoimmune disease profile test, which can detect a range of autoimmune conditions, such as Sjögren’s disease, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.