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Meibography
Infrared visualisation of Meibomian gland structure and potential gland loss.
Lux Dry Eye Center Zurich
Dry eye diagnostics in Zurich
What your tear film can reveal.
Objective measurements and high-resolution imaging – including the Topcon TERA Dry Eye Imager – create a differentiated foundation for your personal treatment in the Zurich area.
Topcon TERA Dry Eye Imager
Measurable. Visual. Understandable.
TERA combines high-resolution imaging with multimodal analysis. Its findings help us distinguish potential drivers of symptoms, document them clearly and compare changes over time.
Explore diagnostics
Topcon TERA analysis
Tear break-up time, meibomian glands and lid margin measured and reviewed together on screen.
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NIBUT
Non-invasive measurement of the time until the tear film first breaks up.
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Tear meniscus
Measurement of tear meniscus height as an indicator of available tear volume.
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Lipid layer
Qualitative assessment of the distribution and dynamics of the protective oil layer.
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Blink analysis
Assessment of blink quality, essential for spreading the tear film evenly.
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Surface imaging
High-resolution colour imaging of the ocular surface and lid margins with standardised grading.
Inside the centre
How your examination and treatment unfold
Topcon TERA analysis
Tear break-up time, meibomian glands and lid margin measured and reviewed together on screen.
Slit lamp examination
The ophthalmologist assesses lid margins, tear film and corneal surface under the slit lamp.
eye-light® IPL
Pulsed light gently warms the meibomian glands while protective shields cover the eyes.
Personal consultation
Calm, unhurried care and a treatment plan that fits your daily life.
Your personal pathway
From symptoms to a clear treatment concept
Consultation
Your symptoms, habits, medical history and previous treatments provide the starting point.
Objective diagnostics
We assess the tear film, Meibomian glands, eyelid margins, blink and ocular surface.
Review of findings
We explain your results clearly and identify the clinically relevant contributing factors.
Personalised plan
You receive a staged concept with appropriate measures and follow-up assessments.
Further reading
In-depth articles from our journal
What is meibography?
An infrared image reveals what the lid margin hides: the structure and possible loss of the meibomian glands.
Dry Eye: Causes, Symptoms and What Actually Helps
Burning, grittiness, watery eyes: dry eye usually has several drivers at once. An overview of tear film, inflammation and environment.
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD): The Underestimated Main Cause
The Meibomian glands supply the lipid layer of the tear film. How dysfunction develops – and how it can be documented objectively.
Lux Augenzentrum
Your specialist Dry Eye consultation in Zurich
Arrange an appointment for a thorough assessment and a personalised treatment recommendation.
Thurgauerstrasse 105 8152 Glattpark (Opfikon), Zurich
Opening hours
- Monday–Wednesday
- 08:00–19:30
- Thursday–Friday
- 08:00–12:00 · 13:00–17:30
- Saturday
- 09:30–12:00 · 13:00–18:30
- Sunday
- Closed