Abstract |
Using the Olympus PF-22 angioscope to examine the inferior meatus during secondary dye testing of the lacrimal system, I evaluated the efficacy of the secondary dye test to localize partial or functional obstruction of the upper or lower lacrimal excretory system. Secondary dye testing was positive ( dye present in the nose) in 12 of 13 lacrimal systems (92%) with functional nasolacrimal duct obstruction, in 7 of 8 (89%) with involutional ectropion, and in 4 of 5 (80%) with facial nerve palsy. Secondary dye testing was negative in the 1 lacrimal system with canalicular stenosis and in 5 of the 6 (83%) with punctal stenosis. Secondary dye testing is helpful in differentiating punctal or canalicular stenosis from functional nasolacrimal duct obstruction; however, it cannot help differentiate ectropion or facial nerve palsy from functional nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
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Authors | B B Becker |
Journal | Ophthalmic surgery
(Ophthalmic Surg)
Vol. 24
Issue 2
Pg. 91-3
(Feb 1993)
ISSN: 0022-023X [Print] United States |
PMID | 8446360
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Angioscopy
(methods)
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Ectropion
(diagnosis)
- Facial Paralysis
(diagnosis)
- Female
- Fluorescein
- Fluoresceins
- Humans
- Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
(diagnosis)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nasolacrimal Duct
(pathology)
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