ODP Final Material 2.0

Question 1

What two anti-microbial agents are found in the tear film? What do they do?

Answer 1

Lactoferrin and lysosomes
- they damage the bacteria

Question 2

Which test measures lactoferrin in the tear film?

Answer 2

Lactoferrin Immunological Test System

Question 3

What does the biomarker analysis do?

Answer 3

-Test for tear osmolarity
-uses disposable tip
-tip absorbs tear film
-uses microfluidic channels with electrodes lab card
-obtain a 50 nanoliter sample

Question 4

How long does it take to get results via Biomarker Analysis?

Answer 4

30 seconds

Question 5

If a patient has a reading of 301mOsms/l, what would you classify their tear osmolarity results as?

Answer 5

Mild (295-317)

Question 6

If a patient has a reading of 321 mOsms/l, what would you classify their tear osmolarity results as?

Answer 6

Moderate (317-330)

Question 7

If a patient has a reading of 335 mOsms/l, what would you classify their tear osmolarity results as?

Answer 7

Severe (330 and above)

Question 8

If a patient has a reading of below 300 mOsms/l, what would you classify their tear osmolarity results as?

Answer 8

Normal

Question 9

An increase in tear osmolarity is associated with ______ dry eye.

Answer 9

more dry eye

Question 10

True or false: Lid wiper epitheliopathy is best seen on the lower lid

Answer 10

FALSE! Best seen on the upper lid

Question 11

Which dye should I use for lid wiper epitheliopathy?

Answer 11

Lissamine Green is the best!

Question 12

If the lid wiper region is thick, then what implementation does this have?

Answer 12

Patient has very bad dry eyes & tear film is inadequate

Question 13

T/F Lid wipers are acquired

Answer 13

TRUE