Comparison of subjective grading of lid wiper epitheliopathy with a semi-objective method [PDF]
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
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Development and validation of a new photographic scale to grade lid wiper epitheliopathy
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
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Lid wiper epitheliopathy: The influence of multiple lid eversions and exposure time
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
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Natural course of lid wiper epitheliopathy (LWE) in symptomatic contact lens wearers [PDF]
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
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Lid wiper epitheliopathy in patients with blepharospasm and/or hemifacial spasm
Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia, 2022To 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).
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Exploring the Diagnostic Utility of Tear IgE and Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy in Ocular Allergy Among Individuals with Hay Fever [PDF]
Moneisha Gokhale +2 more
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Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy and Dry Eye Symptoms
Eye and Contact Lens, 2005The 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
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Lid wiper epitheliopathy: Current knowledge and future directions
Journal of Cornea and Ocular Surface, 2023Abstract 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, 2021Purpose: 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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