Effects of upper lid blepharoplasty on visual quality in patients with lash ptosis and dermatochalasis.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the effects of upper lid blepharoplasty on visual quality.


METHODS
Seventy-three eyelids of 39 patients were subjected to upper lid blepharoplasty. Pre- and post-operative contrast sensitivity, visual acuity, vertical palpebral aperture and the degree of lash ptosis were measured.


RESULTS
The mean log contrast sensitivities under photopic (P=0.017) and scotopic conditions (P=0.009) were improved after surgery, and these differences were significant. The degree of lash ptosis was also decreased after blepharoplasty (P<0.001).


CONCLUSIONS
In our study, a significant increase in contrast sensitivity was found after surgery. These results suggest that upper lid blepharoplasty can be helpful for improving visual quality.
Department of Ophthalmology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan 602-715, Korea.
Seoung Hyun
SH
An
Department of Ophthalmology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan 602-715, Korea.
Sang Wook
SW
Jin
Department of Ophthalmology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan 602-715, Korea.
Yoon Hyung
YH
Kwon
Department of Ophthalmology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan 602-715, Korea.
Won Yeol
WY
Ryu
Department of Ophthalmology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan 602-715, Korea.
Woo Jin
WJ
Jeong
Department of Ophthalmology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan 602-715, Korea.
Hee Bae
HB
Ahn
blepharoplasty; contrast sensitivity; visual quality
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