First-line in-office protocol
The Test & Restore Kit™
The easy way to start diagnosing and treating dry eye the same day. Test for MMP-9 inflammation, reset the ocular surface, and send symptomatic patients home feeling better, all in one visit, with no equipment to buy. Easy for the team to run, efficient on chair time, and affordable to start.
Key takeaways
- One bundle to start diagnosing and treating dry eye in-office: InflammaDry® testing, a Rinsada® lavage, and a ZEST® lid treatment, sized for 10 patients.
- Designed as an easy first-line protocol any office can run. A trained team member performs it and the doctor confirms findings in a few minutes.
- It resets the ocular surface in a single visit. In a 2024 study, a single Rinsada lavage was reported to lower tear MMP-9 substantially within hours.
- Same-day improvement gives patients instant gratification, which builds trust and buy-in for further testing and follow-up care.
- Buying the bundle costs less than buying the three items separately, with no capital equipment required to begin.
Quick answer
The Test & Restore Kit is a single purchase that lets a practice diagnose and treat dry eye in the same visit. You test for MMP-9 inflammation with InflammaDry®, then reset the ocular surface with a Rinsada® saline lavage and a ZEST® lid exfoliation. It is built to be easy, efficient, and affordable, so any office can make same-day test-and-treat a routine first step before more extensive testing and follow-up visits.
Pricing
One kit covers 10 patients. The bundle costs less than buying the three items on their own.
Buy the kit
Covers 10 patients, $99.90 each
Save $51 vs buying separately
Volume price $799
Order the bundleBuy items separately
The same three items, bought one by one
Volume price $840
Shop items individuallyWhat is in the bundle
Three tools, mapped to the same 10 patients
Every item is single-use and sized to the same patient count, so there is no waste and no mismatch. Prefer to start with just one? Each item is shoppable on its own below.
Test · box of 20
InflammaDry® MMP-9 tests
20 single-use tests, 2 per patient for bilateral testing, covering 10 patients. FDA-cleared and CLIA-waived. Commonly reported under CPT 83516; confirm coding with your billing team.
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Reset · box of 10
Rinsada® ocular lavage
10 single-use irrigating eyelid retractors, one per patient. The lavage is done by hand, so no device is required. This is the step that resets the surface.
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Restore · 10 kits
ZEST® lid treatment by Zocular
10 single-patient lid exfoliation kits, one per patient. An okra-based polysaccharide gel lifts debris from the lash line and lid margin. No device required.
Shop ZEST kitWhy it works for a busy office
Easy, efficient, and effective
Easy
Anyone on the team can run it
All three steps are consumable-only and need no device. A trained technician runs the test and treatment, and the doctor confirms the result in a few minutes. No new capital, no special room.
Efficient
One visit, no second appointment
Test and treat in the same chair time. Patients leave with something done that day instead of a referral and a wait, which keeps your schedule moving.
Effective
Objective test, real reset
An objective MMP-9 result documents inflammation, and the lavage resets the surface the same visit. Patients often feel the difference, which is what earns their buy-in.
The workflow
Test, reset, restore, in one visit
A test-then-treat sequence consistent with the staged ocular surface management framework in the TFOS DEWS II report. (TFOS DEWS II Management and Therapy Report, 2017)
Step 1 · test
InflammaDry®
Detect elevated MMP-9 at the point of care, with a visual result in about 10 minutes. A positive result is objective evidence of ocular surface inflammation and documents the basis for treating the same day. InflammaDry detects MMP-9 at or above 40 ng/mL. (InflammaDry package insert)
Step 2 · reset
Rinsada® lavage
When MMP-9 is positive, perform a same-day saline lavage. The irrigating eyelid retractor directs saline into the conjunctival fornix, the deep lid recess where debris and inflammatory mediators collect, which a standard rinse does not reach. This is the reset.
Step 3 · restore
ZEST® exfoliation
Finish with a ZEST lid exfoliation to clear biofilm and debris from the lash line and lid margin. Rinsada resets the inner surface and ZEST restores the lid margin, so both are handled in a single visit. Pairs with home lid hygiene between visits.
The reset
Lowering MMP-9 on the ocular surface
What the Rinsada study reported
In a 2024 study, a single Rinsada lavage was reported to reduce tear MMP-9 by roughly 72%, with about 44% of MMP-9-positive eyes converting to negative within three hours, compared with about 2.3% after a standard saline rinse. (Mayer, Kondapalli et al., Advances in Ophthalmology Practice and Research, 2024) These figures come from a single early study; confirm against the source before using them in patient-facing materials.
InflammaDry® and MMP-9
InflammaDry is an FDA-cleared, CLIA-waived point-of-care immunoassay that gives a visual, qualitative result for tear MMP-9 at or above 40 ng/mL in about 10 minutes. (InflammaDry package insert) In published evaluations it has shown roughly 85% sensitivity and 94% specificity as an aid to dry eye diagnosis, so a positive result is a strong, specific signal of ocular surface inflammation. (Sambursky et al., JAMA Ophthalmology, 2013; Milner et al., 2017) Because MMP-9 is one marker among several, a negative result does not rule dry eye out, so the test is used alongside the clinical exam rather than on its own.
Same-day relief builds patient buy-in
Most dry eye patients are already on your schedule for something else. When a symptomatic patient feels real improvement the same day, it changes the conversation. Instead of selling them on a workup they cannot feel yet, you have shown them their eyes can feel better, which makes them far more likely to commit to further testing, follow-up visits, and a longer-term plan. The kit is the easy first step that opens that door.
Where it fits in the Dry Eye Practice Playbook
The Test & Restore Kit is the Stage 1 entry point of the Dry Eye Rescue Practice Playbook. It is the lowest-risk way to start a structured program, because it adds a repeatable test-and-treat workflow with no capital outlay. As patient volume grows, the Playbook shows how to add staff capacity, recurring home care, and in-office devices in later stages.
Ideal for
Where the protocol fits
Comprehensive optometry practices
Cataract and refractive surgery clinics
Contact lens discomfort patients
High screen-time populations
Practices building structured dry eye workflows
Pre-surgical ocular surface optimization
Dry Eye Rescue tip
Make this the routine first move for any symptomatic dry eye patient. Run testing and treatment through a trained dry eye champion, with the doctor confirming the result in a few minutes. That is how same-day test-and-treat becomes a habit your whole office can run, and how one kit turns into a repeatable first-line protocol.
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The bundle is the cheapest way to start, and covers 10 patients. Volume pricing of up to 20% applies on qualifying quantities. Questions about an order or your account? Our team is here.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Test & Restore Kit?
It is a single-purchase, same-day dry eye protocol that bundles InflammaDry® MMP-9 testing, a Rinsada® saline lavage, and a ZEST® lid exfoliation. One kit is sized for 10 patients.
Why is this a good first-line protocol?
It is easy to run, needs no equipment, and treats symptomatic patients the same day, so it is a simple way to make test-and-treat a routine first step before more extensive testing and follow-up visits.
Do I need any device or equipment?
No. All three steps are consumable-only and performed by hand, so there is no capital equipment to buy and no special room to set up.
Can my staff run it?
Yes. A trained technician can perform the testing and treatment under doctor supervision, and the doctor confirms the findings in a few minutes.
How does it reset the ocular surface?
The Rinsada lavage flushes the conjunctival fornix to clear debris and inflammatory mediators. In a 2024 study it was reported to lower tear MMP-9 substantially within hours; those figures are from a single early study and should be confirmed against the source.
Is InflammaDry billable?
InflammaDry is FDA-cleared and CLIA-waived and is commonly reported under CPT 83516. Coverage and reimbursement vary by market and payer, so confirm coding with your billing team.
Can I buy the three items separately?
Yes, each is available on its own and is shoppable from this page, but the bundle costs less than buying them individually and ships sized to the same 10 patients.
How does this fit the Dry Eye Practice Playbook?
It is the Stage 1 entry point. The kit lets you start a structured workflow with no capital outlay, and the Playbook shows how to add capability in later stages as volume grows.
Who can buy this, and how do I get access?
It is available to licensed eye care professionals for in-office use through the Dry Eye Rescue wholesale platform. Apply through our onboarding form, and pricing and ordering unlock once your practice is verified.
Start same-day dry eye care with one kit
Order the Test & Restore Kit bundle, or set up a wholesale account to see your pricing.
Dry Eye Rescue positions the Test & Restore Kit as a first-line, in-office option that practices may adopt; it is offered for the practice to evaluate and is not a substitute for the treating provider's clinical judgment or any applicable standard of care. Available exclusively to licensed eye care professionals for in-office use through the Dry Eye Rescue wholesale platform, not for resale to patients. Clinical decisions remain with the treating provider. Pricing figures are illustrative and subject to change; CPT reimbursement varies by market and payer, so consult your billing and compliance teams. InflammaDry® is a registered trademark of RPS Diagnostics. Rinsada® is a registered trademark of its respective owner. ZEST® is a registered trademark of Zocular. © 2026 Dry Eye Rescue, LLC.