Improvement in Subjective Visual Function and Quality of Life Outcome Measures After Blepharoptosis Surgery

To examine patients' subjective perception of visual function and health-related quality of life as affected by blepharoptosis and the change in these perceptions after blepharoptosis surgery. A 27-item questionnaire pertaining to vision-related activities and symptoms was used preoperatively t...

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Published in:American journal of ophthalmology 1996-06, Vol.121 (6), p.677-686
Main Authors: BATTU, VIJAY K., MEYER, DALE R., WOBIG, JOHN L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Blepharoptosis - physiopathology
Blepharoptosis - surgery
Eyelids - physiopathology
Eyelids - surgery
Female
Humans
Life Style
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Prospective Studies
Quality of Life
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the eye and orbit
Surveys and Questionnaires
Treatment Outcome
Vision, Ocular - physiology
Visual Acuity - physiology
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Summary:To examine patients' subjective perception of visual function and health-related quality of life as affected by blepharoptosis and the change in these perceptions after blepharoptosis surgery. A 27-item questionnaire pertaining to vision-related activities and symptoms was used preoperatively to assess 50 consecutive patients (18 years old or older) with unilateral or bilateral acquired involutional blepharoptosis, and postoperatively six to eight weeks after blepharoptosis repair. Of the 24 items statistically analyzed, 16 items (67%) demonstrated significant improvement postoperatively (P < .05) among the unilateral cases and 18 items (75%) showed significant improvement postoperatively (P < .05) among the bilateral cases. The four activities that improved the most after surgery for both the unilateral and bilateral groups were the ability to perform fine manual work, hanging or reaching objects above eye level, watching television, and reading. Surgical repair of acquired involutional blepharoptosis resulted in significant improvement in several aspects of patients' subjective visual function and health-related quality of life. These issues are important in determining both the indications for and outcome of blepharoptosis surgery.
ISSN:0002-9394
1879-1891
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9394(14)70634-8