drooping eye lid
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Group 1 (ptosis): - Diagnosis of gradually developed unilateral or bilateral ptosis of the upper eye lid. - Age >= 40 years for patients not wearing contact lens(es) in affected eye(s). - Age >= 20 years for patients wearing contact lens(es) in affected eye(s). - Vertical eyelid fissure 10 mm.;Group 2 (no ptosis): - Age >= 40 years for patients not wearing contact lens(es). - Age >= 20 years for patients wearing contact lens(es). - Vertical eyelid fissure > 7 mm in primary position. - Bilateral levator function > 10 mm. - Age and gender match to a patient from group 1 ( |*age|
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Group 1 (ptosis): - Neurological disorder. - Muscular disorder. - Suspicion of other possible cause.;Group 2 (no ptosis): - Neurological disorder. - Muscular disorder.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Significant difference in proportion of patients with dry eyes between groups (*2, a=0.05). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Schirmer-2 score, tear break-up time, corneal staining, degree of ptosis, record of possible risk factors (previous trauma, contact lens wear, ocular surgery, subjective complaints, punctate keratitis, blepharitis, etc.). | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed