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Estimation of Eyelid Pressure Using a Blepharo-Tensiometer in Patients with Functional Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Joint Authors
Kim, Jinsoo
Lee, Sang-Mok
Choi, Youn Joo
Lee, Min Joung
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-08-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To compare the eyelid pressure between patients with functional nasolacrimal duct obstruction (FNLDO) and normal controls using blepharo-tensiometer, and to evaluate the relationship between eyelid pressure and the outcomes of silicone intubation (SI) in patients with FNLDO.
Study design.
Prospective case-control study.
Methods.
We enrolled 36 eyes of 36 patients with suspected FNLDO who underwent SI and 36 healthy eyes of age-matched controls.
One eye of each patient with FNLDO was randomly selected for analysis.
The eyelid pressure was estimated using a blepharo-tensiometer and compared between the control and FNLDO groups.
The relationship between eyelid pressure and clinical variables was analyzed.
The outcomes of SI were assessed at 6 months after surgery using subjective and objective criteria.
Results.
The eyelid pressure was significantly lower in the FNLDO group than in the control group P=0.008.
In the control group, the eyelid pressure was correlated with age P<0.001 and lower eyelid laxity P=0.016.
In the FNLDO group, the eyelid pressure was only correlated with age P<0.001.
The success rate of SI for FNLDO was 69.4% (25 of 36 eyes).
The eyelid pressure was higher in the surgical success subgroup than in the failure subgroup, although the difference was not statistically significant P=0.08.
Conclusions.
Our results suggest that the eyelid pressure measured using a blepharo-tensiometer has a diagnostic value since it is decreased in patients with FNLDO.
The role of eyelid pressure as a possible predictor of the outcomes of SI for FNLDO should be investigated in further studies.
This trial is registered with KCT0002828.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kim, Jinsoo& Lee, Sang-Mok& Choi, Youn Joo& Lee, Min Joung. 2018. Estimation of Eyelid Pressure Using a Blepharo-Tensiometer in Patients with Functional Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197047
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kim, Jinsoo…[et al.]. Estimation of Eyelid Pressure Using a Blepharo-Tensiometer in Patients with Functional Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197047
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kim, Jinsoo& Lee, Sang-Mok& Choi, Youn Joo& Lee, Min Joung. Estimation of Eyelid Pressure Using a Blepharo-Tensiometer in Patients with Functional Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197047
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1197047