Article: Functional indications for upper eyelid ptosis and blepharoplasty surgery: a report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology

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TitleFunctional indications for upper eyelid ptosis and blepharoplasty surgery: a report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
AuthorsCahill, KV
Bradley, EA2
Meyer, DR3
Custer, PL1
Holck, DE5
Marcet, MM4
Mawn, LA6
Issue Date2011
PublisherElsevier Inc. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/ophtha
CitationOphthalmology, 2011, v. 118 n. 12, p. 2510-2517 [How to Cite?]
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2011.09.029
AbstractOBJECTIVE: To evaluate the functional indications and outcomes for blepharoplasty and blepharoptosis repair by assessing functional preoperative impairment and surgical results. METHODS: Literature searches of the PubMed and Cochrane Library databases were conducted on July 24, 2008, with no age or date restrictions, and they were limited to articles published in English. These searches retrieved 1147 citations; 87 studies were reviewed in full text, and 13 studies met inclusion criteria and were included in the evidence analysis. RESULTS: The 13 studies reported the functional effects or treatment results of simulated ptosis; several types of blepharoptosis repair, including conjunctiva-Muller's muscle resection, frontalis suspension, and external levator resection; and upper eyelid blepharoplasty. CONCLUSIONS: Repair of blepharoptosis and upper eyelid dermatochalasis provides significant improvement in vision, peripheral vision, and quality of life activities. Preoperative indicators of improvement include margin reflex distance 1 (MRD(1)) of 2 mm or less, superior visual field loss of at least 12 degrees or 24%, down-gaze ptosis impairing reading and other close-work activities, a chin-up backward head tilt due to visual axis obscuration, symptoms of discomfort or eye strain due to droopy lids, central visual interference due to upper eyelid position, and patient self-reported functional impairment. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S): The author(s) have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article.
ISSN0161-6420
2011 Impact Factor: 5.454
2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.392
DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2011.09.029
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dc.contributor.authorCahill, KV
dc.contributor.authorBradley, EA
dc.contributor.authorMeyer, DR
dc.contributor.authorCuster, PL
dc.contributor.authorHolck, DE
dc.contributor.authorMarcet, MM
dc.contributor.authorMawn, LA
dc.date.accessioned2012-09-20T08:50:39Z
dc.date.available2012-09-20T08:50:39Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.description.abstractOBJECTIVE: To evaluate the functional indications and outcomes for blepharoplasty and blepharoptosis repair by assessing functional preoperative impairment and surgical results. METHODS: Literature searches of the PubMed and Cochrane Library databases were conducted on July 24, 2008, with no age or date restrictions, and they were limited to articles published in English. These searches retrieved 1147 citations; 87 studies were reviewed in full text, and 13 studies met inclusion criteria and were included in the evidence analysis. RESULTS: The 13 studies reported the functional effects or treatment results of simulated ptosis; several types of blepharoptosis repair, including conjunctiva-Muller's muscle resection, frontalis suspension, and external levator resection; and upper eyelid blepharoplasty. CONCLUSIONS: Repair of blepharoptosis and upper eyelid dermatochalasis provides significant improvement in vision, peripheral vision, and quality of life activities. Preoperative indicators of improvement include margin reflex distance 1 (MRD(1)) of 2 mm or less, superior visual field loss of at least 12 degrees or 24%, down-gaze ptosis impairing reading and other close-work activities, a chin-up backward head tilt due to visual axis obscuration, symptoms of discomfort or eye strain due to droopy lids, central visual interference due to upper eyelid position, and patient self-reported functional impairment. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S): The author(s) have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article.
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dc.identifier.citationOphthalmology, 2011, v. 118 n. 12, p. 2510-2517 [How to Cite?]
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2011.09.029
dc.identifier.citeulike9971798
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2011.09.029
dc.identifier.epage2517
dc.identifier.hkuros210340
dc.identifier.issn0161-6420
2011 Impact Factor: 5.454
2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.392
dc.identifier.issue12
dc.identifier.pmid22019388
dc.identifier.scopuseid_2-s2.0-82755177901
dc.identifier.spage2510
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/166836
dc.identifier.volume118
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherElsevier Inc. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/ophtha
dc.publisher.placeUnited States
dc.relation.ispartofOphthalmology
dc.relation.referencesReferences in Scopus
dc.subject.meshAcademies and Institutes - organization and administration
dc.subject.meshBlepharoptosis - physiopathology - surgery
dc.subject.meshEyelids - physiology
dc.subject.meshVision, Ocular - physiology
dc.subject.meshVisual Acuity - physiology
dc.titleFunctional indications for upper eyelid ptosis and blepharoplasty surgery: a report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
dc.typeArticle
Author Affiliations
  1. University of Washington School of Medicine
  2. Mayo Clinic
  3. Albany Medical College
  4. The University of Hong Kong
  5. Aesthetic
  6. Vanderbilt University