Comparison of Schirmer I Testwith And without Topical Anesthesia in Normal Eyes
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 11
Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the effect of topical Anesthesia on the results of Schirmer’s I Test(S I t) in normal Eyes. Methods: Totally, 200 eyes in 100 Normal individuals, male (34) and female (66), (with a mean age of 59 years) were examined. S I t without anesthesia was performed firstly, and 15 minutes later it was applied in the same person after topical anesthesia with 0.5% Proparacaine Hydrochloride eye drops. Results: The wetting length in S I t after topical anesthesia was significantly lower than that in S I t without anesthesia (P<0.05). Conclusion: Schirmer I test is used to detect the true basal secretion of tears and this study shows that topical anesthesia usage is better in detecting true basal secretion as Schirmer’s I test without anesthesia shows an apparently increased wetting due to some amount of reflex secretion.
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Dr. V. Meenakshi M. S, Dr. Ch. Ramakrishna MBBS
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