fluorescein eye stain…

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what the risks are florescent eye test, test that uses orange dye, fluorescein, a blue light to detect foreign bodies, in the eye, detect damage, cornea, outer surface, the eye, a piece of blotting paper containing fluorescein dye will be touched, surface of eye, blink, blinking spreads the dye around, coats the "tear film" covering the surface, the cornea, tear film contains water, oil, mucus to protect, lubricate the eye, a blue light is then directed at eye, abnormalities, in the surface, the cornea, stained by the dye, appear green under the blue light, ophthalmologist, optometrist, eye doctor, determine the location, probable cause, the cornea problem depending on the size, location, the staining, , remove contact lenses, infants, children, test depends on child's age, level of trust, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, , eyes, extremely dry, blotting paper slightly scratchy, dye, a mild, brief stinging sensation, this test is useful in identifying superficial scratches, the surface, the cornea, help reveal foreign bodies on the eye surface, used after contacts, irritation, the surface, the cornea, test result is normal, dye remains, in the tear film on the surface, the eye, does not adhere, eye, corneal abrasion, a scratch on the surface, the cornea, infection, injury, trauma, foreign bodies, eyelashes, dust, eye, foreign object in, abnormal tear production, dry eye, severe dry eye associated, arthritis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, additional conditions under which the test performed, blocked tear duct fluorescein touches the skin surface, a slight, brief, discoloration, this test is very useful, detecting injuries, abnormalities on the surface, the cornea.