Outcome of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy in elderly versus younger adults: a comparative analysis
Despite greater systemic morbidity, very elderly patients achieved safety and efficacy equivalent to younger adults. Chronological age alone should not preclude endoscopic DCR; these real-world data support offering minimally invasive lacrimal surgery and -evidence-based counseling to an aging population.
Authors
- Narin Carmel Neiderman
- Ran Ben Cnaan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2299-3747)
- Maxim Bez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9487-9479)
- Muhammad Abumanhal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1804-9526)
- Igal Leibovitch
- Avraham Abergel
- Lotem Harash
- Anat Wengier
Institutions
- Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjo.2026.01.012
- Primary Topic
- Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00