The Impact of Levator Muscle Advancement With and Without Upper Blepharoplasty on Dry-Eye Symptoms in Unilateral Ptosis: A Comparative Study

The Impact of Levator Muscle Advancement With and Without Upper Blepharoplasty on Dry-Eye Symptoms in Unilateral Ptosis: A Comparative Study

This study investigates the effects of levator advancement, with and without upper blepharoplasty, on dry-eye symptoms in patients with unilateral ptosis. A total of 92 patients were included, divided into three groups based on surgical intervention: Group A (ptosis correction alone), Group B (ptosi...

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Main Authors: Dolika D. Vasović, Miodrag Lj. Karamarković, Milan Stojičić, Nikola Musić, Milan Colić, Tanja Kalezić, Jelena Vasilijević, Igor Kovačević, Ivan Marjanović, Miroslav Jeremić, Verica Karamarković, Dejan M. Rašić
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
ptosis surgery
blepharoplasty
dry eye
ocular surface health
levator muscle advancement
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/3/332
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Summary:This study investigates the effects of levator advancement, with and without upper blepharoplasty, on dry-eye symptoms in patients with unilateral ptosis. A total of 92 patients were included, divided into three groups based on surgical intervention: Group A (ptosis correction alone), Group B (ptosis correction with blepharoplasty), and Group C (blepharoplasty alone). Dry-eye parameters were assessed preoperatively and postoperatively at 1, 3, and 6 months using Tear Break-Up Time (TBUT), Schirmer test, corneal and conjunctival staining, and the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire. Our findings indicate that patients in Groups A and B exhibited a temporary increase in dry-eye symptoms, with the most significant effects observed in Group B at the 1- and 3-month follow-ups. By 6 months, dry-eye parameters in all groups returned close to baseline levels, underscoring the reversible nature of these symptoms. This study highlights the importance of preoperative counseling regarding potential temporary dry-eye symptoms, particularly for patients undergoing combined ptosis and blepharoplasty procedures. The results support the safety of these surgical approaches, provided there is appropriate patient monitoring and management to ensure symptom resolution over time.
ISSN:2075-1729

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