scholarly journals Prevalence of Ocular Demodicosis and Ocular Surface Conditions in Patients Selected for Cataract Surgery

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 3069
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Nowomiejska ◽  
Piotr Lukasik ◽  
Agnieszka Brzozowska ◽  
Mario Damiano Toro ◽  
Aleksandra Sedzikowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Tear Film ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Conjunctival Hyperemia ◽  
Surface Conditions ◽  
Demodex Folliculorum ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Demodex Mites

The aim of the study was to analyze the prevalence of ocular demodicosis and ocular surface conditions in patients selected for cataract surgery. Eyelashes from 73 patients selected for cataract surgery were evaluated at ×40 and ×100 magnification using light microscopy. The anterior segment was assessed with the slit lamp. Additionally, Schirmer I and break up time (BUT) tests were carried out before surgery and 1 and 3 months postoperatively. A specially designed questionnaire containing e.g., information about chronic skin and eye diseases, previous ophthalmic surgeries, and patient’s hygiene habits was used to assess the demographic variables. A majority of patients were at the age of 70–79 years, and there were more females (83%) in the study group. Demodex folliculorum was found in 48% of the patients. There was a correlation between the number of parasites and the presence of blepharitis, discharge at eyelid margins, and conjunctival hyperemia. Schirmer I and BUT test results were lower in patients with Demodex infestation before and after cataract surgery. The higher number of mites was correlated with lower Schirmer I test results postoperatively. The presence of Demodex mites influences the conjunctiva and lid margins leading to inflammation. The higher number of Demodex mites disturbs the tear film over time after cataract surgery.

scholarly journals Reduction in Ocular Hypotensive Eyedrops by Ab Interno Trabeculotomy Improves Not Only Ocular Surface Condition But Also Quality of Vision

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenji Kashiwagi ◽  
Mio Matsubara
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Surface Condition ◽  
Tear Film ◽  
Film Stability ◽  
Corneal Epithelial ◽  
Surface Conditions ◽  
Trabectome Surgery ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Ab Interno

Purpose. To investigate the effect of ab interno trabeculotomy using the Trabectome surgical system on tear film stability and functional visual acuity (FVA). Patients and Methods. Adult glaucoma patients who underwent Trabectome surgery alone or Trabectome surgery combined with phacoemulsification with intraocular lens insertion were included in this study. Corneal epithelial defects, tear film breakup time (TBUT), tear meniscus height, tear film spreading grade, tear interferometry grade, and FVA were assessed before and after surgery in addition to routine ophthalmic examinations. Changes in ocular surface conditions and visual acuity as a result of the Trabectome surgery were investigated. Results. Thirty eyes of 22 patients with a mean age of 72.2 ± 7.9 years, including 8 males and 14 females, were enrolled. The Trabectome surgery significantly reduced the intraocular pressure (IOP) from 20.3 ± 5.2 to 15.0 ± 3.3 mmHg (P<0.001) and the number of different types of ocular hypotensive eyedrops used from 3.2 ± 0.7 to 1.1 ± 0.7 types (P<0.001). The surgery significantly improved corneal epithelial defects, the tear spreading grade, the tear interferometry grade, and FVA. The surgery also improved the visual maintenance ratio among all enrolled patients, including those who underwent Trabectome surgery only. Conclusion. Trabectome surgery may be beneficial not only for IOP reduction but also for improving ocular surface conditions and FVA.

scholarly journals Ocular surface manifestation of COVID-19 and tear film analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Meduri ◽  
Giovanni William Oliverio ◽  
Giuseppe Mancuso ◽  
Angela Giuffrida ◽  
Claudio Guarneri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Tear Film ◽  
Paper Strip ◽  
Conjunctival Hyperemia ◽  
Ocular Symptoms ◽  
Surface Manifestation ◽  
Surface Examination ◽  
Tear Analysis

AbstractTo evaluate the ocular manifestation in patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to search for the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in tears. This study was conducted in 29 hospitalized patients who were admitted to the COVID center at the Policlinic Hospital of the University of Messina, Italy. All patients underwent an ophthalmologic assessment comprising a Standardized Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness (SPEED) questionnaire, anterior segment, and the ocular surface examination of both eyes using a portable slit lamp. The Schirmer I test was performed, and the filter paper strip was used to search for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 on the ocular surface by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). A total of 10 patients reported ocular symptoms; in particular, four reported eye burning, three reported foreign body sensation, and three reported tearing. Moreover, seven patients presented conjunctival hyperemia and/or chemosis, eleven patients presented blepharitis signs such as lid margin hyperemia and/or telangiectasia, crusted eyelashes, and meibomian orifices alterations. Tear analysis did not reveal the presence of SARS-CoV-2. Ocular symptoms are common in patients with COVID-19; although, tear analysis did not reveal the presence of SARS-CoV-2.

scholarly journals Ocular surface manifestation of COVID-19 and tear film analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Meduri ◽  
Giovanni William Oliverio ◽  
Giuseppe Mancuso ◽  
Angela Giuffrida ◽  
Claudio Guarneri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Tear Film ◽  
Paper Strip ◽  
Conjunctival Hyperemia ◽  
Ocular Symptoms ◽  
Surface Manifestation ◽  
Surface Examination ◽  
Tear Analysis

Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the ocular manifestation in patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to search for the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in tears.Methods: This study was conducted in 29 hospitalized patients who were admitted to the COVID center at the Policlinic Hospital of the University of Messina, Italy.All patients underwent an ophthalmologic assessment comprising a Standardized Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness (SPEED) questionnaire, anterior segment, and the ocular surface examination of both eyes using a portable slit lamp.The Schirmer I test was performed, and the filter paper strip was used to search for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 on the ocular surface by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR).Results: A total of 10 patients reported ocular symptoms; in particular, four reported eye burning, three reported foreign body sensation, and three reported tearing. Moreover, seven patients presented conjunctival hyperemia and/or chemosis, eleven patients presented blepharitis signs such as lid margin hyperemia and/or telangiectasia, crusted eyelashes, and meibomian orifices alterations. Tear analysis did not reveal the presence of SARS-CoV-2.Conclusion: Ocular symptoms are common in patients with COVID-19; although, tear analysis did not reveal the presence of SARS-CoV-2.

scholarly journals Association among Blink Rate, Changes in Ocular Surface Temperature, Tear Film Stability, and Functional Visual Acuity in Patients after Cataract Surgery

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takashi Itokawa ◽  
Yukinobu Okajima ◽  
Takashi Suzuki ◽  
Tatsuhiko Kobayashi ◽  
Yuto Tei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Tear Film ◽  
Blink Rate ◽  
Film Stability ◽  
Tear Film Stability ◽  
Functional Visual Acuity ◽  
Film Group

Purpose. To investigate the association among the ocular surface temperature (OST), tear film stability, functional visual acuity (FVA), and blink rate in patients after cataract surgery. Methods. We recruited 98 eyes of 69 patients (mean age, 73.7 ± 5.2 years) 1 month after phacoemulsification with implantation of acrylic intraocular lenses and assessed slit-lamp microscopy, corrected distance VA, FVA, noninvasive tear breakup time (NIBUT), and OST. We defined the changes in the OST from 0 to 10 seconds after eye opening as the ΔOST. We measured the FVA and blink rate using the FVA measurement system. We divided the patients into two groups based on tear film stability: stable tear film (NIBUT, >5.0 seconds) and unstable tear film (NIBUT, ≤5.0 seconds). We evaluated the differences between the two groups and the association between the blink rate and other clinical parameters. Results. The unstable tear film group (56 eyes) had significantly (p<0.0001, unpaired t-test) shorter NIBUTs than the stable tear film group (42 eyes). The ΔOSTs and blink rates were significantly (p<0.0001) higher in the unstable tear film group than in the stable group. Linear single regression analysis showed that the ΔOST (r = −0.430, p<0.0001), NIBUT (r = −0.392, p<0.0001), and gender (r = −0.370, p=0.0002) were correlated significantly with the blink rate. Multiple regression analysis showed that the ΔOST independently contributed to the blink rate. Conclusions. The frequency of blinks is associated with tear film stability in patients after cataract surgery. The blink rate may be useful for evaluating the tear film stability in clinical practice. The ΔOST should be an important contributing factor to the blink rate. [This trial is registered with UMIN000026970].

Changes in the tear film and ocular surface after cataract surgery

2012 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taehoon Oh ◽  
Younhea Jung ◽  
Dongjin Chang ◽  
Jaeryun Kim ◽  
Hyunseung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Tear Film

scholarly journals Efficacy of carbomer sodium hyaluronate trehalose vs hyaluronic acid to improve tear film instability and ocular surface discomfort after cataract surgery

2019 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 1157-1163 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Caretti ◽  
A La Gloria Valerio ◽  
R Piermarocchi ◽  
G Badin ◽  
G Verzola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hyaluronic Acid ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Sodium Hyaluronate ◽  
Tear Film ◽  
Film Instability

scholarly journals The effect of conjunctivochalasis detected by anterior segment optical coherence tomography on tear function in an elderly population

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 251584142093087
Author(s):  
Dilay Ozek ◽  
Emine Esra Karaca ◽  
Ozlem Evren Kemer
Keyword(s):  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Optic Coherence Tomography ◽  
Index Test ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Surface Staining ◽  
Tear Meniscus ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate conjunctivochalasis (CCH) and its relationship with tear meniscus and tear function in an elderly population. Materials and methods: This prospective, observational study included 144 eyes of 144 patients aged >65 years who were referred to our clinic for various reasons. The patients were separated into group 1 including 64 eyes of 64 patients with CCH and group 2 including 80 eyes of 80 patients without CCH. All patients in both groups underwent a full ophthalmological examination, and the presence of CCH, fluorescein tear break-up time (FTBUT) test, Schirmer test, ocular surface staining (Oxford grading score) and OSDI (Ocular Surface Disease Index) test results were recorded. Measurements of the conjunctivochalasis area (CCHA), tear meniscus height (TMH) and tear meniscus area (TMA) were taken using anterior segment optic coherence tomography (AS-OCT). Results: Group 1 comprised 34 females and 30 males with a mean age of 71.15 ± 12.34 years. Group 2 comprised 43 females and 37 males with a mean age of 68.16 ± 6.05 years ( p = 0.122). The CCH rate was 44.4% in all of the examined patients. The OSDI score and the ocular surface staining test were significantly higher ( p < 0.05), and the FTBUT, TMH and TMA were significantly lower ( p < 0.05) in group 1 than in group 2. The Schirmer I test results were not significantly different between the two groups. Conclusion: The prevalence of CCH is quite high in elderly individuals and may disrupt tear function in these patients.

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