Diagnostics and Treatment
Optometrics of Chatsworth utilizes a product called InflammaDry to diagnose Dry Eye and aid us in selecting the proper treatment plan for each of our patients. If you believe that you may have Dry Eye but are unsure of the symptoms, please take a moment to take the Dry Eye Evaluation we have provided above. Or, if you are a patient in the Chatsworth, Northridge, Porter Ranch or surrounding San Fernando Valley areas, simply contact us to set up a Dry Eye Evaluation appointment.
How it Works
- InflammaDry is a rapid, in-office test that detects MMP-9, an inflammatory marker that is consistently elevated in the tears of patients with dry eye disease.
- The test identifies elevated levels of MMP-9 protein in tear fluid samples taken from the inside lining of the lower eyelid.
Why InflammaDry is Efficient
- InflammaDry is a disposable and low-cost test that requires no additional equipment to administer or interpret results.
- The testing process is comprised of four simple steps that yield results within ten minutes.
- Patients will have a confirmation of their diagnosis before the end of their visit.
- Not only does InflammaDry help diagnose Dry Eye, but it helps to identify the specific causes of it, allowing
the optometrist to prescribe the most effective treatment possible for each individual patient.
Further Treatment
Once a patient has been diagnosed, further treatment is at the discretion of the doctor and can include:
- Non-prescription artificial tears, gels and/or ointments.
- Topical anti-inflammatory therapy
- Oral anti-inflammatory medications
- Oral Omega-3 supplements
- Punctal plugs
- InflammaDry is a rapid, in-office test that detects MMP-9, an inflammatory marker that is consistently elevated in the tears of patients with dry eye disease.
- The test identifies elevated levels of MMP-9 protein in tear fluid samples taken from the inside lining of the lower eyelid.
Why InflammaDry is Efficient
- InflammaDry is a disposable and low-cost test that requires no additional equipment to administer or interpret results.
- The testing process is comprised of four simple steps that yield results within ten minutes.
- Patients will have a confirmation of their diagnosis before the end of their visit.
- Not only does InflammaDry help diagnose Dry Eye, but it helps to identify the specific causes of it, allowing
the optometrist to prescribe the most effective treatment possible for each individual patient.
Further Treatment
Once a patient has been diagnosed, further treatment is at the discretion of the doctor and can include:
- Non-prescription artificial tears, gels and/or ointments.
- Topical anti-inflammatory therapy
- Oral anti-inflammatory medications
- Oral Omega-3 supplements
- Punctal plugs
