The Effect of Upper Blepharoplasty on Vision Quality in the Early Postoperative Period

Launched by OSIJEK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Sep 13, 2022

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This clinical trial is studying the effects of upper blepharoplasty, a surgical procedure to remove excess skin from the upper eyelids, on vision quality shortly after the surgery. Researchers want to see if this procedure improves two key aspects of vision: contrast sensitivity (how well you can see differences in light and dark) and tear film quality (how well your eyes are lubricated). They will assess patients before the surgery and again one month after to understand how these factors may change.

To participate in this study, individuals must have functional dermatochalasis, which means they experience problems with their upper eyelids obstructing their vision, such as difficulty opening their eyes in the morning or headaches. However, those with certain eye conditions, like severe dry eyes or previous eye surgeries, will not be eligible. Participants can expect to undergo a detailed eye examination and have their vision and tear film quality tested before and after the surgery. This research aims to clarify the benefits of upper eyelid surgery on vision and help find the best techniques for improving patients' quality of life.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with functional dermatochalasis on the upper eyelid with subjective difficulties due to obstructing the upper part of visual field: swelling of the eyelids in the morning with difficulties in opening the eyes, use of the frontal musculature to be able to have at least a partial width of the field of vision in the upper part that is adequate for daily functioning, and headaches.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of corneal refractive surgery, pterygium, glaucoma, nuclear sclerosis \> 4th degree, severe dry eye, age-related macular degeneration, neuro-ophthalmological diseases, use of hormone therapy, diabetic retinopathy or condition after panretinal photocoagulation. Corneal pathologies such as keratoconus and gross eyelid malposition conditions such as entropion, ectropion and marked laxity of the eyelids are also grounds for exclusion from the study.