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ArticlePloS one2019

Impact of tear metrics on the reliability of perimetry in patients with dry eye.

Hideto Sagara, Tetsuju Sekiryu, Kimihiro Imaizumi, Hiroaki Shintake, Urara Sugiyama, Hiroki Maehara

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  1. Strip Meniscometry Correlates With Ocular Surface Tests and Symptoms.Translational vision science & technology · 2020
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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Hideto SagaraThe Marui Eye Clinic, Minamisoma City, Fukushima, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-4069-8389
Tetsuju SekiryuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan.ORCID 0000-0001-8042-2729
Kimihiro ImaizumiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan.
Hiroaki ShintakeDepartment of Ophthalmology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan.
Urara SugiyamaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan.
Hiroki MaeharaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan.
Fukushima Medical University · JP

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Abstract

backgroundThe application of artificial tears before performing perimetry can improve the reliability and results of perimetry in patients with glaucoma and dry eye (DE). However, the effects of ocular surface and tear film conditions on perimetry measurements and reliability have not been fully characterized.

methodsThis prospective, cross-sectional, multicenter study investigated tear metrics in perimetry and assessed the relationships that existed among ocular surface condition, tear condition, and perimetry reliability. Forty-three eyes (43 patients) with DE disease according to the 2016 Japanese diagnostic criteria of DE and 43 eyes (43 subjects) of age- and visual field mean deviation-matched normal control subjects were studied. Perimetry was performed using the Humphrey Field Analyzer (30-2 SITA-Standard). Schirmer's test, strip meniscometry value, blink rate, tear film break-up time (TFBUT), fluorescein staining of ocular surface, and Dry Eye-related Quality of Life Score (DEQS) were measured. Blink rate was re-measured during perimetry. TFBUT and fluorescein staining were re-evaluated after perimetry. Perimetry reliability was evaluated with fixation loss, false-positive, and false-negative rates.

resultsBlink rate during perimetry was significantly lower for both patients with DE and normal controls (both P<0.001). TFBUT after perimetry was significantly higher than before perimetry in patients with DE (P<0.001). Fluorescein staining of ocular surface was significantly increased in patients with DE and normal control subjects (P = 0.002 and P<0.001, respectively). Spearman correlation analysis revealed that blink rate during perimetry was negatively correlated with fixation-loss rate (r = -0.393, P = 0.009) in patients with DE.

conclusionsPerforming perimetry was associated with a significant change in tear condition and ocular surface condition in both patients with DE and normal control subjects. The changes in tear condition and ocular surface condition may impact the reliability of perimetry in patients with DE.

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AgedAsian PeopleBlinkingCross-Sectional StudiesDry Eye SyndromesFemaleHumansLubricant Eye DropsMaleProspective StudiesQuality of LifeReproducibility of ResultsTearsLubricant Eye Drops

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