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Comparison of subjective grading of lid wiper epitheliopathy with a semi-objective method [PDF]

open access: yesContact Lens and Anterior Eye, 2018
Purpose: To validate a semi-objective method of grading lid wiper epitheliopathy (LWE) compared to subjective assessment. Methods: Twenty upper and 20 lower eyelid margins of patients with LWE were photographed after instillation of fluorescein and ...
James S Wolffsohn
exaly   +5 more sources

Development and validation of a new photographic scale to grade lid wiper epitheliopathy

open access: yesContact Lens and Anterior Eye, 2023
Lid wiper epitheliopathy (LWE) is a clinical sign that has been associated with dry eye disease (DED) and contact lens discomfort (CLD). This study describes the development, validation and graders' preference of a new photographic scale for LWE, the Photographic Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy (PLWE) scale.The PLWE grading scale was developed using LWE ...
Marta Vianya-Estopà   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Lid wiper epitheliopathy: The influence of multiple lid eversions and exposure time

open access: yesContact Lens and Anterior Eye, 2019
To investigate the effect of multiple lid eversions on lid wiper epitheliopathy (LWE), along with the effect of cumulative lid exposure time and the patterns of associated staining.The increase in area of lid wiper staining with lissamine green was compared by everting both the upper eyelids of each subject (i.e.
Michael Collins, Alyra Shaw
exaly   +4 more sources

Natural course of lid wiper epitheliopathy (LWE) in symptomatic contact lens wearers [PDF]

open access: yesContact Lens and Anterior Eye, 2022
To establish the time course of lid wiper epitheliopathy (LWE) in established CL wearers after a single day (6-10 h) of daily disposable contact lens (CL) wear, the following day post-CL removal and 1-week after CL discontinuation.Twenty-one symptomatic (CLDEQ-8 score ≥ 12) habitual wearers of MyDay® silicone hydrogel daily disposable were included ...
Marta Vianya-Estopà   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources
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Lid wiper epitheliopathy in patients with blepharospasm and/or hemifacial spasm

Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia, 2022
To evaluate the presence of wiper epitheliopathy in patients with blepharospasm and/or hemifacial spasm before and 4 weeks after routine treatment with botulinum toxin.Prospective study comprising 31 eyes of 20 patients with neurological diagnosis of hemifacial spasm (9 eyes of 9 patients) and essential blepharospasm (22 eyes of 11 patients).
M D, Romero-Caballero   +3 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy and Dry Eye Symptoms

Eye and Contact Lens, 2005
The lid wiper is defined as that portion of the marginal conjunctiva of the upper eyelid that wipes the ocular surface during blinking. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether lid wiper epitheliopathy occurred with patients who reported dry eye symptoms, yet had normal fluorescein breakup time (FBUT) and Schirmer test values and an absence
John P Herman, Víctor M Finnemore
exaly   +3 more sources

Lid wiper epitheliopathy: Current knowledge and future directions

Journal of Cornea and Ocular Surface, 2023
Abstract Lid wiper epitheliopathy (LWE) is a recently recognized clinical entity that involves the epithelial cells lining the lid wiper region of the upper and lower eyelids. LWE has gained attention in the field of ophthalmology due to its association with ocular discomfort, especially in contact lens wearers and individuals with dry eye ...
Jitender Jinagal   +3 more
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Clinical Factors for Determining the Severity of Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy in Dry Eye

Cornea, 2021
Purpose: Lid wiper epitheliopathy (LWE) is an epitheliopathy of the marginal conjunctival portion of the eyelids that wipes the ocular surface during blinking. Although LWE is often observed in patients with dry eye, the factors determining LWE severity in dry eye remain unknown.
Hiroaki, Kato   +6 more
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