Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
Conditions
Brief summary
Detect anatomical level of acquired lacrimal passage obstructions among patients with epiphora. They were evaluated and divided into four groups Punctal, Canalicular, Nasolacrimal duct and Mixed groups according to level of obstruction
Detailed description
In a 3 years period adult patients with obstructive epiphora were evaluated clinically by Probing /irrigation of lacrimal passages to detect anatomical level of obstruction. The main site of obstruction was the common canaliculus where 2/3 of patients had canalicular problems. The second common site of obstruction is nasolacrimal duct followed by the puncti.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTProbing /irrigation of lacrimal passages
Probing of the lacrimal passage was done using #00 Bowman's lacrimal probe which can reveal any narrowing (resistance) or obstruction (soft stop) of the canaliculi during its advancement from punctum towards the lacrimal sac.
Sponsors
Minia University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Watering of the eye * Acquired lacrimal obstructions * Adult patients with
Exclusion criteria
* No previous lacrimal surgery * Congenital lacrimal obstructions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Level of obstruction of lacrimal system | 3 years | The level was detected either Punctal, Canalicular, Nasolacrimal duct or Mixed |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed