TearLab

Millions of people suffer from Dry Eye Disease

Yet in the majority of cases dry eye disease goes undiagnosed. Often, this is because sufferers misunderstand the symptoms. People with these symptoms assume they are caused by external irritants or that they are just part of life. Measuring osmolarity, an important sign of ocular surface health, is beneficial for doctors in diagnosing and managing dry eye disease.


You may have dry eye disease if you are experiencing the following symptoms:

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  • Blurry Vision
  • Redness
  • Burning
  • Itching
  • Light Sensitivity
  • Excessive tearing/watery eyes
  • Tired/fatigued eyes
  • Stringy mucous in or around the eyes
  • Foreign body sensation
  • Contact lens discomfort
  • Scratchy, feeling of sand or grit in eye

Dry eye disease occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears or produce poor quality tears. That’s why it’s essential you get your tears analyzed by your ophthalmologist. Only your eye doctor can properly diagnose your problem and treat it appropriately. Now, thanks to breakthrough technology from TearLab, patients can easily be tested and have objective results immediately.


Your ophthalmic technician will take a sample of tears from each eye and use the TearLab device to measure osmolarity (the saltiness of your tears). As osmolarity in your tears increase, ocular surface cells become damaged. Your doctor will need an amount no larger than the period at the end of this sentence. Through the effectiveness of TearLab testing, your doctor can begin treatment immediately.

To read more about TearLab osmolarity testing, click here.

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      Allaman Eye Care Medical Group
      1665 Dominican Way Suite 122
      Santa Cruz, CA 95065 MAP

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      It is with a heavy heart that we announce the retirement of Dr. Allaman, after 30 years of practicing medicine, and the closure of Eye Care Medical Group (Allaman Eye Care), after more than 50 years of serving the community of Santa Cruz County.

       

      Our offices will be closing as of January 31, 2025. We are delighted to recommend our patients to be seen by the qualified physicians at Bay Eye Medical Group, located conveniently next door to us and in Watsonville, as well. 

       

      All patient records will be in the custody of Bay Eye Medical Group after January 31, 2025. They can be reached at 831-475-7012

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