Normal Eyelid Sensation Distribution
Conditions
Keywords
Eyelid sensation, aesthesiometer
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine normal eyelid sensation distribution using a Cochet-Bonett Aesthesiometer.
Detailed description
After proper taken consent patients without previous eyelid surgery in the Oculoplastic clinic at Duke Eye Center and Duke Aesthetic Center will be enrolled to test the eyelid sensation distribution using the Cochet-Bonnet aesthesiometer. The aesthesiometer (Luneau ophthalmologie) with a 0.12mm diameter filament was chosen for its ease of use, sensitivity, and safety. This instrument contains a 6 cm long, retractable, flexible monofilament. For any given length, when applied perpendicularly to test surface, the filament will exert a precise pressure before visibly bending. The filament length inversely corresponds to the pressure exerted by the aesthesiometer. Selection of eyelid laterality will be randomized on the same day of the study. Ipsilateral upper and lower eyelids will be divided in thirds (medial, central and lateral borders) including the margin (fig.2). The eyelid sensation will be tested on every third by applying the tip of the aesthesiometer filament perpendicular to the eyelid skin and tarsal plate until the filament bent slightly. The filament length will be set at 6 cm (longest length) and applied to the test site 3 times. This process will be repeated 3 times and if the patient verbally responded to the 3rd touch, the number 6 will be recorder. If the patient responded less than 3 of the 3 times, the filament will be shortened by 0.5 cm and the test will be repeated. This process will be continued by shortening the filament 0.5 cm each time, until the patient feels the filament touch 3 of 3 times. This filament length number will be recorded as the touch reading for that time period. The mean touch thresholds for the various test sites will be compared using a Freidman two-way analysis variant (ANOVA).
Interventions
DEVICEAesthesiometer
The eyelid sensation will be tested on every third by applying the tip of the aesthesiometer filament perpendicular to the eyelid skin and tarsal plate until the filament bent slightly. The filament length will be set at 6 cm (longest length) and applied to the test site 3 times. This process will be repeated 3 times and if the patient verbally responded to the 3rd touch, the number 6 will be recorder. If the patient responded less than 3 of the 3 times, the filament will be shortened by 0.5 cm and the test will be repeated. This process will be continued by shortening the filament 0.5 cm each time, until the patient feels the filament touch 3 of 3 times. This filament length number will be recorded as the touch reading for that time period.
Sponsors
Duke University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Capable and willing to provide consent * Has been seen for the first time in the Oculoplastic clinic and does not have previous eyelid surgery * At least 18 years of age
Exclusion criteria
* Unable or unwilling to give consent * Under 18 years of age * Previous eyelid surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Eyelids' sensation distribution | 1 year |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed