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Objectives: Dry eye is an important problem in Parkinson’s disease (PD) with a potential to affect life quality. Tear osmolarity, accepted as the gold standard in dry eye diagnosis, has not been studied in this subset of patients so far. Therefore, in this study we aimed to evaluate tear osmolarity, Schirmer’s test scores and tear film break-up time (TBUT) in PD patients. Materials and Methods: PD patients with a minimum follow-up of 1 year and healthy controls who admitted for refractive abnormalities were enrolled to the study. Subjects using any systemic medication with a possibility to affect tear tests were not included in the study. The presence of any ocular surface disorder, previous ocular surgery, previous dry eye diagnosis, any topical ophthalmic medication or contact lens use were other exclusion criteria. Age, gender, disease duration, and Hoehn and Yahr (H&Y) score for disease severity were noted, and blink rate (BR), Schirmer’s test score, TBUT and tear osmolarity of the right eye were measured in both groups. Results: Thirty-seven PD patients and 37 controls were enrolled to the study. The groups were age and gender matched. The mean disease duration and H&Y score were 5.70±2.64 years and 1.70±0.93, respectively. H&Y staging and disease duration were not correlated to BR, Schirmer’s scores, TBUT, or tear osmolarity (p>0.05). The mean BR was 8.54±4.99 blinks/minute in PD patients and 11.97±6.36 blinks/minute in the control group. Mean Schirmer’s scores, TBUT and osmolarity values were 9.08±4.46 mm, 11.38±4.05 seconds and 306.43±12.63 mOsm/L in the PD group and 17.16±9.57 mm, 12.81±3.66 seconds and 303.81±16.13 mOsm/L in the control group. The differences were significant only in BR and Schirmer’s scores. Conclusion: BR and Schirmer’s scores decreased significantly in PD patients. Although not significant, the demonstrated tear osmolarity increment might be important to document the dry eye and inflammatory process of the ocular surface in PD patients. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2015; 45: 142-145)

Purpose: To compare dry eye findings in diabetes mellitus patients with and without diabetic foot. Methods: Diabetes mellitus patients with and without diabetic foot were included in this controlled cross-sectional study. Tear break-up time (BUT) and Schirmer test results of each participant were noted. Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire was administered to each participant. Results: There were 48 diabetic patients in the study; half of them had diabetic foot (n=24). The patients with and without diabetic foot were similar in age and sex distribution. The median levels of BUT (4.0 [3.0 – 6.0] seconds for the right eye, 4.5 [3.0 – 6.5] seconds for the left eye in patients with diabetic foot) (4.0 [3.8 – 6.2] seconds for the right eye, 5.0 [3.8 – 5.2] second for the left eye in patients without diabetic foot) and Schirmer’s test (7.0 [5.0 – 17.0] mm for the right eye, 11.0 [6.8 – 17.0] mm for the left eye in patients with diabetic foot) (11.0 [7.0 – 15.8] mm for the right eye, 14.5 [6.5 – 18.5] mm for the left eye in patients without diabetic foot) were similar in both groups of patients. The scores of OSDI were similar in patients with diabetic foot (22.7 [13.5 – 36.2]) and without diabetic foot (28.4 [13.6 – 41.5]) (p=0.749). Conclusion: The Schirmer test, BUT test, and OSDI score were lower in patients with diabetic foot, but they were not statistically significant. In future studies, peripheral neuropathy examination and corneal confocal microscopy may be beneficial when evaluating dry eye parameters in this group of patients.

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Objectives:To compare dry eye parameters in prolactinoma patients and healthy controls and evaluate their correlation with prolactin (PRL) levels and the duration of hyperprolactinemia.Materials and Methods:Consecutive patients with prolactinoma and healthy controls were included in the study. Schirmer, tear break-up time (TBUT), tear osmolarity values, and ocular surface disease index (OSDI) scores were evaluated for each patient. Follow-up time and total duration of hyperprolactinemia were recorded for prolactinoma patients.Results:The study included 39 eyes of 39 patients with prolactinoma and 39 eyes of 39 age- and gender-matched healthy controls. Prolactinoma patients showed lower Schirmer (14.1±8.4 vs. 24.8±8.9 mm; p

Pur po se: To compare the level and severity of dry eye between conventional hydrogel and silicone hydrogel contact lens users by using dry eye questionnaires and clinical tests. Ma te ri al and Met hod: Forty-two contact lens users who attended the Cornea and Contact Lens Unit, Department of Ophthalmology at Dokuz Eylül University, were included in this study. The first group consisted of subjects who have used conventional hydrogel (CHL) contact lens for minimum one year and maximum five years. The second group consisted of subjects who have used silicone hydrogel (SHL) contact lens for minimum one year and maximum 5 years. Twenty healthy individuals with no history of contact lens use were included in the control group. OSDI (Ocular Surface Disease Index) questionnaire was performed to all patients. The tear function was determined by Schirmer’s test and tear break-up time in all three groups. Re sults: There was no statistically significant OSDI score differences between CHL and SHL users. Nevertheless, it was noted that OSDI score in both groups was statistically higher than in the control group. There was no statistically significant difference in tear break-up time between CHL and SHL users. On the other hand, tear break-up time was significantly lower in both groups when compared to the control group. There was no significant difference among the groups for Schirmer scoring. Dis cus si on: The use of conventional hydrogel and silicone hydrogel lenses causes a decline in tear break-up time leading to dry eye symptoms. However, no differences were determined between CHL and SHL users with regard to the severity of dry eye symptoms. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2013; 43: 7-14)

Objectives: To evaluate the dry eye symptoms based on objective test and subjective findings in children with chronic renal failure (CRF) and to compare the results with those in healthy subjects. Materials and Methods: Thirty-four children with CRF and 89 age- and sex-matched healthy subjects were included in this prospective study. Tear break-up time (TBUT) and Schirmer test, subjective symptoms (burning, foreign-body sensation, hyperemia, itching, tearing), calcification of the conjunctiva, and corneal staining were evaluated. In the study group, relation between TBUT and Schirmer test results and duration of disease, duration of dialysis, serum calcium, phosphorus, urea, creatinine, and total protein levels were recorded. For statistical analysis, t-test, chi-square test, and Pearson’s correlation test were used. Results: In the study group, burning sensation was statistically higher than in the control group. Except this, according to the other subjective tests and corneal staining, there were no significant differences between the two groups (p>0.05). Conjunctival calcification was seen in 3 patients in the study group. The mean Schirmer test result was 21.1±8.0 and 23.7±8.0 mm in the study and control groups, respectively (p=0.101). The mean TBUT was 12.5±5.2 seconds (s) in the study and 16.0±5.5 s in the control groups (p=0.002). None of the disease-related variables (the mean duration of disease and dialysis, serum calcium, phosphorus, urea, creatinine, and total protein levels) were associated with dry eye syndrome (p>0.05). Conclusion: TBUT was statistically significantly lower, but Schirmet test result was not significantly different between children with CRF and age- and sex-matched healthy subjects. The disease-related variables have no effect in the development of dry eyes. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2014; 44: 196-200)

Pur po se: The purpose of this study was to compare the tear properties between the eyes with chronic blepharitis and normal eyes. Ma te ri al and Met hod: We prospectively examined 20 eyes of 20 consecutive patients who had symptoms and findings associated with chronic blepharitis and 16 eyes of 16 healthy persons as a control group. Patients with dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis or using any topical/systemic drug or wearing contact lens were not included in the study. Tear osmolarity measurement via Tearlab osmolarity system, tear break-up time (BUT) and Schirmer’s test without anesthesia were applied to all cases, and the measurements of the two groups were compared. Re sults: The mean age of all patients was 30.7±5.5 years (18 male, 18 female). The mean tear osmolarity value was 315.3±18.1 in the chronic blepharitis group, whereas it was 300.0±18.4 mOsm in the control group (P=0.02). The mean BUT was 7.2±4.5 seconds in the chronic blepharitis group and 13.2±3.6 seconds in the control group (P=0.001). The mean Schirmer’s value for the patients with chronic blepharitis was 20.5±7.4 mm and 19.9±8.1 mm in the control group (P=0.84). Dis cus si on: Tear osmolarity was higher and BUT was lower in chronic blepharitis patients, while Schirmer’s test was within normal limits. These findings imply that in chronic blepharitis, lipid and mucin layers get abnormal without any decrease in the tear production. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2012; 42: 346-8)

Purpose: We have targeted primarily to show the variations of tear osmolarity during the daytime period in subjects with dry eyes and non-dry eyes and, secondarily, to evaluate the relationship of these variations with Schirmer’s test and break-up time (BUT). Material and Method: Twenty newly diagnosed dry eye patients and 20 healthy voluntary subjects with similar age and gender were included in this prospective study. In addition to the full ophthalmic examination, Schirmer’s test and BUT test were applied to all participants. Tear osmolarity measurements were done after pre-examination but in different day. The measurements were registered with TearLab Osmolarity System (TearLab Corporation, San Diego, CA, USA) every 3 hours within 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The results were evaluated statistically. Results: No statistically significant difference was found between the mean age and gender of dry eye syndrome (DES) and control groups (p>0.05). The mean measurements of Schirmer’s test and BUT in the DES group were statistically significantly lower than those in the control group (p=0.0001). The mean measurements of tear osmolarity at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM in the DES group were statistically significantly higher than those in the control group (p=0.001, p=0.0001). No statistically significant difference in tear osmolarity at 8:00 AM, 11: 00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM was found between the groups, and within DES and control groups (p>0.05). Discussion: We did not determine significant change in daytime variations of the tear osmolarity in dry eye patients and healthy subjects. As a secondary result, we can conclude that there is no difference among tear osmolarity, Shirmer’s and BUT tests in the diagnosis of DES. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2013; 43: 437-41)

Purpose: Our aim in this study was to assess the ocular surface and tear film changes in acne vulgaris patients receiving systemic isotretinoin. Material and Method: Twenty-two eyes of 22 patients who received oral isotretinoin (roaccutane®, 0.7 mg/kg/day) for nodular acne vulgaris were enrolled in this prospective study. Tear film break-up time (BUT), Schirmer 1 test scores with anesthesia, ocular surface disease index (OSDI) scores and conjunctival impression cytology scores were recorded before treatment and at 3- and 6-month visits following the beginning of treatment. Results: BUT values decreased and OSDI scores significantly increased at 3 months after treatment (p=0.007 and p=0.018, paired samples test). Schirmer scores did not significantly change by isotretinoin treatment. Of 9 eyes with impression cytology specimens, 4 revealed normal conjunctival findings before treatment. At the 3rd month, there was an increase in the scores characterized by decrease of Goblet cells, and at 6 months of treatment, normal conjunctival findings did not exist in any of the patients (p=0.004, Friedman test). Discussion: Systemic isotretinoin treatment can cause alterations in the tear film and cause dry eye symptoms. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2013; 43: 309-12)

Pur po se: To evaluate the ocular surface changes related to computer use. Ma te ri al and Met hod: 40 volunteered subjects working in secretarial duties who spend at least 6 hours a day using computers in Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine (Group 1) and 50 healthy control subjects who spend less than 6 hours a day using computers (Group 2) were evaluated. Following routine ophthalmological examination, tear break up time (BUT), Schirmer’s test (with topical anesthesia and without topical anesthesia) and OSDI (Ocular surface disease index) were recorded for all subjects. All computer users were visited at their working environment to evaluate the computers’ monitor properties, monitor positions, and the existence of air conditioner and to count the eye blinks per minute during computer use. Statistical analyses were made by using SPSS software package. Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used in the comparison of right and left eyes, whereas Mann-Whitney U test was used in the comparison of Group 1 with Group 2; p0.05). BUT, Schirmer’s test with anesthesia and OSDI scores showed no differences according to monitor position and properties (p>0.05). Dis cus si on: Long-term computer use leads to a decrease in eye blink rate, deterioration in tear function tests and dry eye symptoms. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2012; 42: 190-6

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Objective: Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that is common in the population. Ocular involvement is common in these patients and is usually underdiagnosed. The aim of this study is to compare patients with rosacea and healthy individuals in terms of various ocular findings. Material and Method: 102 eyes of 51 patients with rosacea (rosacea group) and 108 eyes of randomly selected 54 healthy individuals (control group) were included in the study. Detailed eye complaint query, detailed eye examination, tear break-up time (TBUT) measurement and Schirmer test were performed in both groups. Results: Among the eye complaints described by the patients, stinging, burning, itching, redness, watering, drying and photophobia were statistically significantly higher in the rosacea group compared to the control group (p<0.05). When the examination findings were compared, blepharitis, meibomite and hyperemia findings were found to be statistically significantly more common in the rosacea group than in the control group (p<0.05). Shirmer and TBUT values were statistically significantly lower in the rosacea group than in the control group (p<0.05). Conclusion: Rosacea patients are risky patients in terms of eye involvement. Therefore, we think that all rosacea patients should be questioned about ocular symptoms and a comprehensive eye examination should be performed, including the Schirmer test, which evaluates tear deficiency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives:To evaluate the corneal subbasal nerve morphology, corneal sensitivity, and anterior segment alterations in short-term silicone hydrogel contact lens (SiHCL) users by confocal microscopy.Materials and Methods:The study included 25 right eyes of 25 male volunteers aged 25-30 years who had never used SiHCLs before. ocular surface disease index (OSDI), tear break-up time, Schirmer test, tear meniscus area, strip meniscometry tube, corneal sensitivity, and corneal subbasal nerve morphology were evaluated before and after 1 month of CL use.Results:OSDI was 10.6±1.1 before CL use and 17.2±1.2 after 1 month of CL use (p0.05). Tear film break-up time was 7.1±0.4 s before and 6.2±0.3 s after CL use (p>0.05). The tear meniscus area was 0.026±0.002 mm2 before and 0.024±0.001 mm2 after 1 month of CL use (p>0.05). Stripmeniscometry tube results were 5.4±0.9 mm before and 4.9±0.8 mm after 1 month of CL use (p>0.05). Corneal sensitivity values were 3.2±0.4 mm before and 2.95±0.3 mm after 1 month of CL use (p>0.05). Dendritic cell density evaluated by confocal microscopy was 14.84±3.1 cells/mm2 before and 32.57±4.2 cells/mm2 after 1 month of CL use (p0.05). Subbasal nerve density was measured as 4726±310 pixels/frame before and 4570±272 pixels/frame after 1 month of CL use (p>0.05).Conclusion:After a month of SiHCL use, no significant changes were observed in tear secretion, corneal sensitivity, tear meniscus volume, subbasal corneal nerve density, reflectivity, or tortuosity, while a significant increase was found in OSDI and dendritic cell density.

Purpose: To investigate effects of topical latanoprost (0.005%) on tear film. Material and Methods: 20 eyes of 20 patients who had been diagnosed as primary open angle glaucoma and undergone anti-glaucoma treatment, were included in this study. Basal Schirmer test, tear break-up time, Rose Bengal, and ocular surface disease index were applied for all of the cases before topical latanoprost therapy. All of the tests were repeated in 1st, 2nd and 3rd month of the treatment. All results were evaluated with nonparametric Wilcoxon test by SPSS 13.0. Results: Mean age was 51.8±6.4 (SD) (12\8 Female\Male). Mean scores were established as Schirmer 9.5±3.3 mm, tear break-up time 12.4±3 sec, Rose Bengal 3.85±2, ocular surface disease index 49.53±20 before the terapy. There's no significant changes in Schirmer, Rose Bengal and ocular surface disease index score in 1st, 2nd and 3rd month of the treatment but a significant increase was observed in tear break-up time 13.6±2 (p=0.007) at the 2nd and 13.9±1.8 (p=0.004) 3rd month. Conclusion: Topical latanoprost (0.005%) may increase tear break-up time in short term use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objectives:To determine if patients treated with multiple intravitreal injections for neovascular age-related macular degeneration are more likely to suffer from dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction.Materials and Methods:Sixty eyes of 30 patients were enrolled. One eye of each patient was treated with multiple monthly intravitreal injections for neovascular AMD (Group 1) and the fellow healthy eye received no treatment (Group 2). The presence of dry eye was evaluated using tear film break-up time, Schirmer 1 test, the Oxford scale, and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI). The loss rate of meibomian glands was evaluated by meibography and was graded and scored (meiboscore) from grade 0 (no loss of glands) to grade 3 (loss of >2/3 of total meibomian glands) for each eyelid.Results:Group 1 had lower mean Schirmer 1 and tear film break up-time measurements and higher mean OSDI score than Group 2, but the differences were not statistically significant (p=0.257, p=0.113, and p=0.212, respectively). Mean Oxford scale scores and meiboscore of the upper eyelids showed no statistically significant difference between the groups (p=0.594, p=0.663, respectively). The meiboscore of the lower eyelids was significantly higher in Group 1 (p=0.048).Conclusion:Multiple factors such as povidone-iodine and the preservatives in topical eye drops may cause inflammation leading to ocular surface damage in patients treated with multiple intravitreal injections. As the treatment requires repeated injections, exposure to these factors might worsen the ocular surface inflammation. The possibility of dry eye and meibomian gland dysfunction should be considered in these patients.

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Objectives: To investigate tear function and ocular surface disease (OSD) findings in patients with glaucoma who received antiglaucoma medication in one eye and trabeculectomy surgery in the other eye. Materials and Methods: The patient group included 38 eyes of 19 patients who had undergone trabeculectomy surgery with mitomycin C (MMC) treatment in one eye at least 6 months prior. These eyes were followed up without medication while the fellow eye continued receiving antiglaucomatous medication. The control group comprised 20 eyes of 20 healthy individuals. Demographic data, follow-up period after trabeculectomy, antiglaucoma medications, number of drops per day, and duration of medication were recorded. Tear break-up time (BUT), corneal and conjunctival fluorescein staining, Schirmer II test, and conjunctival impression cytology were performed. Results: A statistically significant difference was observed in BUT, corneal and conjunctival fluorescein staining, Schirmer II test, and Nelson staging levels in both eyes of patients with glaucoma compared to the control group (p=0.05). Although not statistically significant, BUT, Schirmer II test, punctate staining, and Nelson staging results showed improvement with increasing postoperative time. Conclusion: In our patient group, antiglaucoma medications and trabeculectomy surgery with MMC induced OSD to a similar degree. No superiority was observed between trabeculectomy with MMC and antiglaucoma drops in terms of OSD incidence.

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Objectives: Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a common disorder among children and is often associated with dry eye disease (DED). While researchers have shown a higher prevalence of psychopathology in older patients with DED, the impact of CVS-induced DED on the psychological state of children is not well known. This study aimed to evaluate psychological outcomes before and after DED treatment in pediatric patients with CVS-related DED. Materials and Methods: In this study, a total of 38 children (32 girls, 6 boys) with CVS-related DED were evaluated with the Schirmer test, tear break-up time (TBUT), ocular surface disease index (OSDI), and Oxford grading scale at the time of diagnosis and after treatment with artificial tear drops. Additionally, quality of life (QoL) and anxiety and depression symptoms were assessed using self-report scales for children. Results: The mean age and mean daily screen exposure of the patients were 13.95±2.42 years and 5.65±2.31 hours, respectively. After treatment, TBUT and Schirmer test values of the patients increased significantly, while OSDI values decreased (p

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Objectives: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the ocular surface disease index (OSDI) in computer users and to investigate the correlations of this index with dry eye tests and demographic properties. Materials and Methods: In this prospective study, 178 subjects with an age range of 20-40 years and who spent most of their daily life in front of the computers were included. All participants underwent a complete ophthalmologic examination including basal secretion test, tear break-up time test, and ocular surface staining. In addition, all patients completed the OSDI questionnaire. Results: A total of 178 volunteers (101 female, 77 male) with a mean age of 28.8±4.5 years were included in the study. Mean time of computer use was 7.7±1.9 (5-14) hours/day, and mean computer use period was 71.1±39.7 (4-204) months. Mean OSDI score was 44.1±24.7 (0-100). There was a significant negative correlation between the OSDI score and tear break-up time test in the right (p=0.005 r=-0.21) and the left eyes (p=0.003 r=-0.22). There was a significant positive correlation between the OSDI score and gender (p=0.014 r=0.18) and daily computer usage time (p=0.008 r=0.2). In addition to this, there was a significant positive correlation between the OSDI score and ocular surface staining pattern in the right (p=0.03 r=0.16) and the left eyes (p=0.03 r=0.17). Age, smoking, type of computer, use of glasses, presence of symptoms, and basal secretion test were not found to be correlated with OSDI score. Conclusions: Long-term computer use causes ocular surface problems. The OSDI were found to be correlated with tear break-up time test, gender, daily computer usage time, and ocular surface staining pattern in computer users. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of using an inferior or superior conjunctival autograft in primary pterygium surgery on the postoperative ocular surface. Materials and Methods: Forty eyes of 40 patients who underwent pterygium surgery with autograft were included in the study. Cytological cell counts were performed on samples taken from the bulbar conjunctiva by impression cytology before and 1 year after the operation. Schirmer 1 test score, lissamine green conjunctival staining score, tear film break-up time (TBUT), and fluorescein corneal staining scores were evaluated. The pain levels of the patients were evaluated with visual analog scale at postoperative 1 day and 1 week. Results: Corneal and conjunctival staining, TBUT, and Schirmer test results demonstrated significant improvement in all patient groups after surgery, but there was no difference between groups (p>0.05). In both preoperative and postoperative impression cytology, the number of goblet cells in the inferior bulbar conjunctiva was higher than in the superior bulbar conjunctiva (p0.05). Conclusion: Pterygium surgery with autografting improved tear function tests regardless of graft location. Goblet cell count was higher in the inferior bulbar conjunctiva than in the superior bulbar conjunctiva in both postoperative and preoperative impression cytology. However, there was no significant difference in postoperative epithelial and goblet cell counts or mucin staining between the groups before and after surgery. We think that using the inferior bulbar conjunctiva is an appropriate choice in cases where the superior conjunctiva cannot be used as a graft or when future glaucoma surgery is possible.

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