title: Diagrammatic representation of lacrimal disease.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To design a diagrammatic record of lacrimal disease using easily interpretable symbols.
  
  
  METHODS
  This diagrammatic record was developed from existing models. A simple outline for the eyelids, lacrimal drainage apparatus and nose is used. The periocular, lid, dye test, syringing and nasal findings are represented by standard symbols.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Examples illustrating a range of lacrimal findings, before and after surgery, are shown.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A diagrammatic record of lacrimal findings which can be easily understood offers a sound basis for planning and monitoring lacrimal surgery. It is not necessary to memorize each diagram, only the principles on which they are drawn.
authors.affiliation: Western Eye Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Malhotra
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Olver
mesh_terms: D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D004724:Endoscopy; D019793:Fluorescein; D006801:Humans; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008488:Medical Illustration; D008499:Medical Records; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011184:Postoperative Period; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
chemical_list: D019793:Fluorescein