Prevalence of blepharoptosis and lower lid laxity in patients with dermatochalasis

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: To identify prevalence of blepharoptosis and lower lid laxity in dermatochalasis patients for paying more attention to it. Patients and Methods: A cross sectional study in which 83 patients visiting Ophthalmology Department - Almouassat University Hospital between 2020 and 2021. We take patients who have dermatochalasis despite their complaints. All patients underwent slit-lamp examination, measurement of marginal reflex distance MRD1 , lid distraction and snap back test. Based on these tests we determine the presence of blepharoptosis and lower lid laxity and their degrees. Results: A total of 83 patients were enrolled in the study. Mean age of patients was 64.4, 53.01% of participants were female. 27.7 % of patients had blepharoptosis. 65.2 % of patients had mild ptosis, 34.8 % had moderate ptosis and there was no severe ptosis in study group. 30.1% had lower lid laxity 19 of them were male, 72% were degree 1 and 28% were degree 2. Conclusion: The incidence of blepharoptosis and lower lid laxity increases with age especially those with periocular changes.

Keywords

• blepharoptosis
• lower lid laxity
• prevalence
• dermatochalasis
• blepharoplasty