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Diagnostik des Trockenen Auges

Diagnostics of dry eye disease

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Zusammenfassung

Die Diagnostik des Trockenen Auges umfasst ein breites Feld an unterschiedlichen Untersuchungsmodalitäten, wie beispielsweise die Beurteilung des Tränenfilms, der Augenoberfläche und der Augenlider. Das folgende Review beinhaltet eine strukturierte Übersicht der genannten Untersuchungen sowie Empfehlungen zur Durchführung dieser. Eine möglichst exakte Diagnose ist eine Grundvoraussetzung, um eine entsprechende Therapie einzuleiten und die Beschwerden der PatientInnen zu behandeln.

Summary

The diagnosis of dry eye syndrome encompasses a wide range of different examination modalities, which include the examination of the tear film, the ocular surface and the eyelids. This review contains a structured overview of the mentioned examinations as well as recommendations for the execution. An accurate diagnosis is a prerequisite to initiate an appropriate therapy and to treat the complaints of patients.

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Ganz besonderer Dank an Dr. Cornelia Hirn und Dr. Andreas Schlatter für die Durchsicht und Diskussion des vorliegenden Reviews.

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Palkovits, S. Diagnostik des Trockenen Auges. Spektrum Augenheilkd. 35, 159–168 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00717-021-00495-5

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