Strip Meniscometry in Dry Eye Evaluation

Summary

Strip meniscometry is a relatively new method for evaluating the tear meniscus. The aim of the study is to evaluate the possible effect of cataract surgery on ocular surface disease and to assess the possible benefit of strip meniscometry in the preoperative and postoperative evaluation of patients.

Conditions

• Dry Eye
• Dry Eye Disease

Interventions

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Central visual acuity

Measurement of central visual acuity using Snellen optotype chart.

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Intraocular pressure measurement

Measurement of intraocular pressure using non-contact Canon TX-20P tonometer.

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Slit lamp examination

Slit lamp examination of the anterior and posterior segment of the eye after pharmacological dilation of the pupil using application of short-time mydriatics (1% tropicamide and 10% phenylephrine).

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Refraction and keratometry

Measurement of refraction and keratometry using refractometer Nidek ARK-1a.

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Optical biometry

Measurement of optical biometry using biometer Argos (Barrett or SRK/T formula).

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Strip meniscometry (SM)

Strip meniscometry examination using strip meniscometry tube.

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Lid Parallel Conjunctival Folds test (LIPCOF)

Evaluation of lid parallel conjunctival folds using slit lamp examination.

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Staining of the ocular surface with fluorescein

Evaluation of ocular surface fluorescein staining using Oxford scheme.

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Tear break up time test (TBUT)

Evaluation of tear break up time using slit lamp examination.

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Ocular Surface Disease Index questionnaire (OSDI)

Evaluation of Ocular Surface Disease Index using Ocular Surface Disease Index questionnaire.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Palacky University

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• University Hospital Olomouc

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Principal Investigators

• Marta Karhanova, MD, PhD · University Hospital Olomouc and Palacky University Olomouc

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2021-11-01

Primary Completion

2022-09-30

Completion

2022-09-30

Countries

• Czechia

Study Locations