Why Do My Eyes Feel Dry, Gritty or Tired All the Time?
A Dry Eye Test checks whether your eyes are making enough tears - and whether those tears are good enough quality to keep your eyes comfortable. At Save Sight Centre, it's part of your consultation, helping our doctors pinpoint exactly why your eyes feel dry, gritty, or tired, and what will actually fix it.
Fee depends on the consulting doctor. The Dry Eye Test is always included - never billed separately.
Book Your ConsultationWhat Is a Dry Eye Test?
A quick, layman's explanation before your visit.
Checks Quantity and Quality
Looks at both how many tears you produce and how well they protect your eye's surface.
Pinpoints the Real Cause
Distinguishes between low tear volume, fast tear evaporation, or blocked oil glands.
Already Included
At Save Sight Centre, this test is part of your consultation - there's no separate bill for it.
What Are the Symptoms of Dry Eyes?
Save Sight Centre commonly hears these complaints from patients before a dry eye test:
Burning, stinging, or gritty feeling - often described as sand or dust in the eye.
Redness - eyes look bloodshot due to inadequate or unstable tears.
Blurred or fluctuating vision - clarity that comes and goes as you blink.
Light sensitivity - discomfort in bright light or on screens.
Watery eyes - a paradoxical reflex response to underlying dryness.
Tired, heavy eyes - especially after long hours of screen use or reading.
Why Would I Need a Dry Eye Test?
Eye specialists at Save Sight Centre recommend a dry eye test in the following situations:
Long hours on screensReduced blink rate during screen use is a leading cause of dry eye.
You wear contact lensesLens wear can disrupt the natural tear film over time.
You're over 50Tear production naturally declines with age, especially after menopause.
Autoimmune conditionsSuch as Sjögren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus.
After LASIK or cataract surgeryTemporary dryness is common during recovery and worth monitoring.
Windy, dusty, or air-conditioned environmentsThese conditions speed up tear evaporation.
Chronic redness or irritationEspecially if artificial tears haven't given lasting relief.
Certain medicationsAntihistamines, some blood pressure drugs, and antidepressants can reduce tear production.
What Happens During a Dry Eye Test?
Here's exactly how it goes at Save Sight Centre, step by step.
Remove contact lenses and eye makeup
This ensures results reflect your natural tear film, not affected by lenses or products.
Share your symptoms and history
Tell your doctor about medications, autoimmune conditions, or recent eye surgery.
One or more tests are performed
Depending on your symptoms, this may include a paper-strip tear test, a dye-based stability check, or an eyelid gland examination.
Mild, brief sensations are normal
A little stinging from the paper strip or dye is expected, but it passes within moments.
Results are reviewed immediately
Your doctor explains what each test shows and how it fits your symptoms.
You leave with a treatment plan
No downtime is needed - you can resume normal activities right away.
What Types of Dry Eye Tests Are There?
Save Sight Centre selects the right combination based on your symptoms.
Schirmer's Test
A paper strip under the eyelid measures how much tear volume you produce.
Tear Breakup Time (TBUT)
A dye test shows how quickly your tear film breaks up after blinking.
Ocular Surface Staining
Special dyes highlight areas of damage or stress on the eye's surface.
Tear Osmolarity Test
Measures the "saltiness" of your tears, a key marker of dry eye severity.
Meibomian Gland Evaluation
Checks the oil-producing glands in your eyelids for blockages or dysfunction.
How Much Does a Dry Eye Test Cost in Delhi?
At Save Sight Centre, the Dry Eye Test is never billed on its own - it's part of your consultation fee, which depends on the doctor you see.
| Doctor | Consultation Includes | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Rajeev Jain Director, Retina, Cataract, LASIK & Uvea Specialist |
Dry Eye Test + full consultation | ₹1,200 |
| Dr. Shuchi Gupta Phacoemulsification, LASIK, Glaucoma & Anterior Segment Specialist |
Dry Eye Test + full consultation | ₹800 |
| Dr. Ankit Malhotra Phacoemulsification, LASIK, Glaucoma & Anterior Segment Specialist |
Dry Eye Test + full consultation | ₹800 |
Why Choose Save Sight Centre for Your Dry Eye Test?
For over 15 years, our team in Adarsh Nagar has seen how differently dry eye shows up from one patient to the next - one person's dryness comes from too few tears, another's from tears that vanish too fast. Getting that distinction right is what makes treatment actually work.
We've evaluated dry eye in over 1,70,000 patients across Delhi NCR, giving our doctors the experience to move past generic advice and match treatment to your specific cause.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dry Eye Test
Straight answers to the most common questions our patients search for.
No, a dry eye test is not painful. At Save Sight Centre, you may feel a brief stinging sensation if a paper strip or dye is used, but the discomfort is mild and passes quickly.
A dry eye test at Save Sight Centre usually takes 15 to 30 minutes, depending on how many individual tests your doctor needs to run to fully understand your symptoms.
Yes, Save Sight Centre recommends removing your contact lenses and avoiding eye makeup before a dry eye test, so the results reflect your natural tear production rather than being affected by lens wear.
Dry eye is usually managed rather than permanently cured, though many patients find lasting relief with the right combination of treatment. Save Sight Centre's doctors create a personalised plan using artificial tears, prescription drops, or lifestyle changes based on your test results.
A Schirmer's test reading above 10mm of wetting in five minutes is considered normal. Save Sight Centre's doctors explain what your specific result means alongside your symptoms and other test findings.
If you have ongoing symptoms like burning, grittiness or redness, Save Sight Centre recommends getting tested as soon as symptoms appear, then following up every 6-12 months if you're on treatment for chronic dry eye.
The dry eye test is included in your consultation fee at Save Sight Centre - there is no separate charge. The consultation fee depends on the doctor: Dr. Rajeev Jain charges ₹1,200, while Dr. Shuchi Gupta and Dr. Ankit Malhotra each charge ₹800.
Dry eyes can be caused by insufficient tear production, tears that evaporate too quickly, long screen time, ageing, certain medications, autoimmune conditions, or blocked oil glands in the eyelids. Save Sight Centre's dry eye test helps identify which of these applies to you.
The best treatment depends on the cause identified during your dry eye test. Save Sight Centre may recommend preservative-free artificial tears, prescription anti-inflammatory drops, warm compresses for gland dysfunction, or punctal plugs for more severe cases.
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