Ophthalmic Technician

Category - Supplemental Skills

How much moisture on the filter paper is considered normal tear production when conducting a Schirmer’s test II?
  1. Less than 15 mm in 5 minutes
  2. Exactly 5 mm in 10 minutes
  3. More than 10 mm in 5 minutes
  4. Less than 10 mm in 10 minutes
Explanation
Answer: C - More than 10 mm in 5 minutes

More than 10 mm of moisture in 5 minutes is considered normal tear production when conducting a Schirmer’s test II. Schirmer's test determines whether the eye produces enough tears to keep it moist.
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