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Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Supplemental Skills

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Which of the following is a dye used to test for dry eyes?

Fluorescein dye
Schirmer’s dye
Rose Bengal
Trypan blue dye

Explanation

Answer: C - Rose Bengal

Rose Bengal is a dye used to test for dry eyes. A solution of 1% Rose Bengal is instilled in the patient’s eyes and reduced tear volume is determined by the amount of damaged epithelial cells stained.

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