Differences in ocular surface parameters in patients with lacrimal duct obstruction at varying sites
The location of obstruction is associated with distinct ocular surface phenotypes. Upper LDO is linked to more severe ocular surface and lid margin damage but relatively preserved tear film stability. Lower LDO is characterized by more profound tear film instability. Therefore, surgical management should be tailored accordingly: procedures for upper LDO should be approached with caution, while prompt intervention is recommended for lower LDO presenting with epiphora.
Authors
- Min Hu
- Jiangwei Fu
- Xiaolin Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1232-9781)
- Yali Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3160-8129)
- Hui‐Min Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2099-4730)
- Jiayin Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0452-2618)
- Mengru Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2697-4615)
Institutions
- Ningbo University (CN)
- Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital (CN)
- Ningbo University Affiliated Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-12-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-025-04506-w
- Primary Topic
- Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00