This research study aims to compare whether Phenylephrine 2.5% ophthalmic eye drop solution can serve as a better indicator of the effect of a drooping upper eyelid (ptosis) by covering part of the upper portion of the field of vision as compared to traditional use of tape to lift up the upper eyelid in the evaluation of patients for surgical upper eyelid repair.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Mean MRD1 After Phenylephrine
Timeframe: 10 minutes after phenylephrine instillation.
Mean Change in MRD1 Between Baseline and Phenylephrine
Timeframe: Baseline, 10 minutes after phenylephrine instillation.
Mean Superior Visual Field After Taping
Timeframe: Baseline, Within 1 minute after upper eyelid taping.
Mean Change in Superior Visual Field After Taping
Timeframe: Baseline, Within 1 minute after upper eyelid taping.
Count of Eyes That Met Insurance Criteria After Taping
Timeframe: Baseline, Within 1 minute after upper eyelid taping.
Mean Superior Visual Field After Phenylephrine
Timeframe: 10 minutes after phenylephrine instillation.
Mean Change in Superior Visual Field After Phenylephrine
Timeframe: Baseline, 10 minutes after phenylephrine instillation.
Count of Eyes That Met Insurance Criteria After Phenylephrine
Timeframe: Baseline, 10 minutes after phenylephrine instillation.