CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Eyelid Surgery on Dry Eye - a Prospective Study

Israel54 participantsStarted 2015-03

Plain-language summary

The investigators aim to assess the effect of blepharoplasty with or without muller muscle resection on the symptoms of dry eye syndrome. this will be an observational study in which patients undergoing the aforementioned surgeries will be followed up and monitored for dry eye symptoms.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 120 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients who are referred for blepharoplasty with or without muller muscle resection in the oculoplastic clinic in our institution * no other ophthalmic procedures planned for the patient in study period * ability to undergo full ophthalmic examination as stated in the study protocol * Ability to complete the dry eye questionnaire * ability to sign an informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * previous eyelid surgery * other orbital or lacrimal gland disease * concurrent use of contact lenses * concurrent use of Restasis * previous glaucoma surgery * use of punctual plugs * pregnant or nursing women

What they're measuring

Objective assessment of dry eye syndrome

Timeframe: 3 months postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02376556

SponsorSheba Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2018-03

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