Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Lin Chen
Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, China
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Clin Exp Ophthalmol
Aim: To investigate the incidence and risk factors for dry eye after pediatric strabismus surgery. Methods: Children aged 5 to 12 who underwent strabismus surgery were included in this single-center, prospective, cohort study. The ocular surface assessments were conducted 1 day before and 1 week, 4 weeks and 8 weeks after surgery. The main outcome measures are the incidence of dry eye after strabismus surgery and associated risk factors. Results: A total of 84 eyes (48 children) that underwent strabismus surgery were included in the study. The mean age at surgery was 7.21 years. The incidence of dry eye was 47.62% at 1 week, 10.71% at 4 weeks, 0% at 8 weeks after surgery. The preoperative tear breakup time (BUT) were lower in the dry eye group than that in the non-dry eye group (P<=0.01). The univariate analysis showed that preoperative BUT was significantly associated with the incidence of dry eye after pediatric strabismus surgery (odds ratio [OR]: 0.647, confidence interval [IC]: 0.503~0.833, P<=0.01). Conclusions: Dry eye commonly occurs after pediatric strabismus surgery. Tear film instability is more common than deficient aqueous tear production in patients with dry eye after surgery. Children with a low preoperative BUT are more likely to develop dry eye after strabismus surgery.
Lin Chen, a pioneering ophthalmologist, has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing eye care at the esteemed Hospital of Chongqing Medical University in China. Dr. Chen's dedication to improving vision and treating ocular ailments has earned her widespread recognition.