Shermore test

The Shemore test is an examination aided by Sjogren's syndrome, lacrimal gland atrophy, and keratoconjunctivitis. It has great significance for the clinic. Need to check for dryness syndrome, lacrimal gland atrophy, keratoconjunctivitis or other eye diseases. Basic Information Specialist Category: Ophthalmic Examination Category: Other Inspections Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Cut and wash your fingernails during massage. Normal value Normal is 10-15mm, <10mm for low secretion, <5m for dry syndrome, lacrimal gland atrophy, and keratoconjunctivitis. It has great significance for the clinic. Need to check for dryness syndrome, lacrimal gland atrophy, keratoconjunctivitis or other eye diseases. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The result of atrophy of the lacrimal gland is a series of symptoms of lacrimal gland secretion, decreased tears, foreign body sensation, dryness and photophobia. The population to be examined: Sjogren's syndrome, atrophy of the lacrimal gland, keratoconjunctivitis or other eye diseases. Precautions Forbidden before examination: The massager cuts and cleans the fingernails. Requirements for examination: symptomatic treatment and treatment according to different causes to remove the cause. Inspection process Pay attention to the presence or absence of a mass in the lacrimal gland, the size of the punctum, the position and the changes in the skin of the lacrimal sac, and the presence or absence of secretions from the lacrimal sac. The sodium fluorescein or red mercury droplets can be used; after a minute, the cotton sheets pre-set in the nasal nasal passages are colored to determine whether the lacrimal passage is smooth or the lacrimal passage is used to judge the obstruction. Not suitable for the crowd There is no scope for this, and it is unnecessary to check if the eyes are fine. Adverse reactions and risks May cause eye infections.

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