Diagnostic value of three simple and rapid dry eye tests: Lid parallel conjunctival folds, tear meniscus height and tear ferning

Introduction/Objective. The objective of this paper was to assess the diagnostic value three simple dry eye (DE) tests: lid parallel conjunctival folds (LIPCOF), tear meniscus height (TMH), and ferning (TF). Methods. LIPCOF, TMH, TF DE tests were performed in 100 patients. Eighty them referred us by rheumatologists general practitioners either during evaluation for Sjogren?s syndrome, or because symptoms. control group composed 20 patients, with no DE-related Ocular Surface Disease Index questionnaire used symptoms? evaluation. Results compared results Copenhagen criteria i.e., fluorescein breakup time, Schirmer I Rose Bengal tests. Ability recognize various grades according Dry Eye Work Shop (DEWS) report score system assessed. Results. Compared criteria, sensitivity LIPCOF TMH high (92.8% 83.5%, respectively), while specificity low (34.4% 49.2%, respectively). had (59.1%) but (82.7%). Mean values both differed significantly (F = 7.222, p < 0.001 F 11.802, 0.001, respectively) between all DEWS grades, not among different DE. Conclusion. showed sensitivity, which makes excellent screening Low suggests that it is truly a good test on its own, definite value.