Changes in corneal and conjunctival sensitivity, tear film stability, and tear secretion after strabismus surgery

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Authors: Chang, Yoon-Hee ; Yoon, Jin-Sook ; Chang, Jee Ho ; Han, Sueng-Han ; Lew, Ho Min

Citation: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY & STRABISMUS, Vol.43(2) : 95-99, 2006

MeSH: Adolescent ; Adult ; Child ; Conjunctiva/physiology* ; Cornea/physiology* ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Oculomotor Muscles/physiopathology ; Oculomotor Muscles/surgery* ; Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures* ; Prospective Studies ; Sensation/physiology ; Strabismus/physiopathology ; Strabismus/surgery* ; Tears/chemistry ; Tears/metabolism*

Abstract: PURPOSE: Some patients complain of a foreign body sensation, a burning sensation, or dryness after strabismus surgery. We prospectively investigated the changes in corneal and conjunctival sensitivity, tear film stability, and tear secretion after strabismus surgery.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: Corneal and conjunctival sensitivity were assessed with an esthesiometer, tear film breakup time was measured, and the Schirmer test was performed prospectively (preoperatively and 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months postoperatively) in 83 patients (124 eyes) who underwent strabismus surgery at our institution.
RESULTS: There were no significant changes in corneal sensitivity, tear film stability, or tear secretion after strabismus surgery (P > .05). Conjunctival sensitivity decreased significantly after strabismus surgery (P < .05).
CONCLUSION: Discomfort and dryness after strabismus surgery do not seem to be related to changes in corneal sensitivity, tear film stability, or tear secretion.

Appears in Collections:: 1. College of Medicine (의과대학) > Dept. of Ophthalmology (안과학교실) > 1. Journal Papers

Yonsei Authors: Lee, Jong Bok(이종복)
Han, Seung Han(한승한) https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8972-4790

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