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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2023

Assessment of Laser Parameters to Improve Lid Tension-A Proof of Concept towards Lasercanthoplasty.

Christoph Holtmann, Joana Witt, Alexandra Schilcher, Amar Avdakovic, Alessa Hutfilz, Dirk Theisen-Kunde, Katharina Wiebe-Ben Zakour, Erich Knop, Gerd Geerling

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Article in International journal of molecular sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Christoph HoltmannDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Heinrich-Heine-University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany.
Joana WittDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Heinrich-Heine-University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-7243-7493
Alexandra SchilcherDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Heinrich-Heine-University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany.
Amar AvdakovicDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Heinrich-Heine-University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany.
Alessa HutfilzMedical Laser Center Luebeck, Peter-Monnik-Weg 4, 23562 Luebeck, Germany.
Dirk Theisen-KundeMedical Laser Center Luebeck, Peter-Monnik-Weg 4, 23562 Luebeck, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-8299-5897
Katharina Wiebe-Ben ZakourDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Heinrich-Heine-University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany.
Erich KnopDepartment of Anatomy, Health and Medical University (HMU) Potsdam, Olympischer Weg 1, 14471 Potsdam, Germany.
Gerd GeerlingDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Heinrich-Heine-University Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-2034-3687

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Abstract

backgroundPreliminary clinical work indicates that increasing eyelid tension improves the function of the meibomian glands. The aim of this study was to optimize laser parameters for a minimally invasive laser treatment to increase eyelid tension by coagulation of the lateral tarsal plate and canthus.

methodsExperiments were performed on a total of 24 porcine lower lids post mortem, with six lids in each group. Three groups were irradiated with an infrared B radiation laser. Laser-induced lower eyelid shortening was measured and the increase in eyelid tension was assessed with a force sensor. A histology was performed to evaluate coagulation size and laser-induced tissue damage.

resultsIn all three groups, a significant shortening of the eyelids after irradiation was noticed (

conclusionLaser coagulation leads to lower eyelid shortening and an increase in lower eyelid tension. The strongest effect with the least tissue damage was shown for laser parameters of 1470 nm/2.5 W/2 s. In vivo studies of this effect have to confirm the efficacy of this concept prior to clinical application.

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LasersMeibomian GlandsAnimalsInfrared RaysMechanical PhenomenaSwineTearsbasic researchdry eyelaser treatmentlid tensionmeibomian gland dysfunctionocular surface

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PMID36902189
PMCPMC10003247

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