Association of Rosacea and Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Clinical and laboratory study of ocular rosacea in northern Greece

“…The most frequent ocular symptoms in our study were burning sensation and tearing (10% and 5%, respectively), whereas the most common signs were conjunctivitis (18%) and blepharitis (12%). These findings are consistent with the findings reported in previous studies 6,10,13,15,22–28 . However, in contrast to other studies, serious conditions like superficial punctual keratitis or even corneal neovascularization, thinning and perforation were not observed 6,7,11,13 .…”

Clinical and laboratory study of ocular rosacea in northern Greece

“…The most frequent ocular symptoms in our study were burning sensation and tearing (10% and 5%, respectively), whereas the most common signs were conjunctivitis (18%) and blepharitis (12%). These findings are consistent with the findings reported in previous studies 6,10,13,15,22–28 . However, in contrast to other studies, serious conditions like superficial punctual keratitis or even corneal neovascularization, thinning and perforation were not observed 6,7,11,13 .…”

Comparison of Tear Function Tests and Impression Cytology with the Ocular Findings in Acne Rosacea

“…The different Schirmer test results in different studies reflect the lack of a standard method. Nevertheless, Schirmer test results between 10.2 and 16.2 mm were found in many studies (2,5,7) and the results in our groups were similar to the literature findings. We found that the Schirmer test values decreased as the blepharitis got worse, showing that chronic blepharitis in rosacea affects tear film stability.…”

Is optical coherence tomography an effective device for evaluation of tear film meniscus in patients with acne rosacea?

“…8 Tear film was evaluated by using traditional diagnostic methods including Schirmer's test, TBUT and fluorescein staining in all of these studies. [6][7][8][9] These conventional methods are currently adopted by most ophthalmologist and commonly used to diagnose dry eye in ophthalmic practice because of they are easy to use, inexpensive, and take a short time to perform. [21][22][23] But these methods with invasive nature have some disadvantages such as low reproducibility and repeatability; discomfort; reflex tearing and lack of the control over reflex lacrimation.…”

“…[22][23][24][25][26][27] In the tear studies for acne rosacea, TBUT and Schirmer test values were found to be significantly decreased. [5][6][7][8][9] Quarterman et al also speculated that short TBUT in the patients with cutaneous rosacea might be indicators of ocular rosacea. 6 Zengin et al found positive correlation between tear film abnormalities and meibomian gland dysfunction, 8 however, there was no correlation studies between conventional tests results and patient's symptoms in acne rosacea.…”

“…[6][7][8][9] Quarterman et al found that all patients with cutaneous rosacea had some degree of ocular involvement and TBUT was abnormal in patients with rosacea. Lemb et al 7 found that the prevalence of dry eyes were significantly greater in the patients with rosacea.…”

Clinical and laboratory study of ocular rosacea in northern Greece

“…The most frequent ocular symptoms in our study were burning sensation and tearing (10% and 5%, respectively), whereas the most common signs were conjunctivitis (18%) and blepharitis (12%). These findings are consistent with the findings reported in previous studies 6,10,13,15,22–28 . However, in contrast to other studies, serious conditions like superficial punctual keratitis or even corneal neovascularization, thinning and perforation were not observed 6,7,11,13 .…”

Comparison of Tear Function Tests and Impression Cytology with the Ocular Findings in Acne Rosacea

“…The different Schirmer test results in different studies reflect the lack of a standard method. Nevertheless, Schirmer test results between 10.2 and 16.2 mm were found in many studies (2,5,7) and the results in our groups were similar to the literature findings. We found that the Schirmer test values decreased as the blepharitis got worse, showing that chronic blepharitis in rosacea affects tear film stability.…”

Is optical coherence tomography an effective device for evaluation of tear film meniscus in patients with acne rosacea?

“…8 Tear film was evaluated by using traditional diagnostic methods including Schirmer's test, TBUT and fluorescein staining in all of these studies. [6][7][8][9] These conventional methods are currently adopted by most ophthalmologist and commonly used to diagnose dry eye in ophthalmic practice because of they are easy to use, inexpensive, and take a short time to perform. [21][22][23] But these methods with invasive nature have some disadvantages such as low reproducibility and repeatability; discomfort; reflex tearing and lack of the control over reflex lacrimation.…”

“…[22][23][24][25][26][27] In the tear studies for acne rosacea, TBUT and Schirmer test values were found to be significantly decreased. [5][6][7][8][9] Quarterman et al also speculated that short TBUT in the patients with cutaneous rosacea might be indicators of ocular rosacea. 6 Zengin et al found positive correlation between tear film abnormalities and meibomian gland dysfunction, 8 however, there was no correlation studies between conventional tests results and patient's symptoms in acne rosacea.…”

“…[6][7][8][9] Quarterman et al found that all patients with cutaneous rosacea had some degree of ocular involvement and TBUT was abnormal in patients with rosacea. Lemb et al 7 found that the prevalence of dry eyes were significantly greater in the patients with rosacea.…”

Clinical and laboratory study of ocular rosacea in northern Greece

“…The most frequent ocular symptoms in our study were burning sensation and tearing (10% and 5%, respectively), whereas the most common signs were conjunctivitis (18%) and blepharitis (12%). These findings are consistent with the findings reported in previous studies 6,10,13,15,22–28 . However, in contrast to other studies, serious conditions like superficial punctual keratitis or even corneal neovascularization, thinning and perforation were not observed 6,7,11,13 .…”

Comparison of Tear Function Tests and Impression Cytology with the Ocular Findings in Acne Rosacea

“…The different Schirmer test results in different studies reflect the lack of a standard method. Nevertheless, Schirmer test results between 10.2 and 16.2 mm were found in many studies (2,5,7) and the results in our groups were similar to the literature findings. We found that the Schirmer test values decreased as the blepharitis got worse, showing that chronic blepharitis in rosacea affects tear film stability.…”

Is optical coherence tomography an effective device for evaluation of tear film meniscus in patients with acne rosacea?

“…8 Tear film was evaluated by using traditional diagnostic methods including Schirmer's test, TBUT and fluorescein staining in all of these studies. [6][7][8][9] These conventional methods are currently adopted by most ophthalmologist and commonly used to diagnose dry eye in ophthalmic practice because of they are easy to use, inexpensive, and take a short time to perform. [21][22][23] But these methods with invasive nature have some disadvantages such as low reproducibility and repeatability; discomfort; reflex tearing and lack of the control over reflex lacrimation.…”

“…[22][23][24][25][26][27] In the tear studies for acne rosacea, TBUT and Schirmer test values were found to be significantly decreased. [5][6][7][8][9] Quarterman et al also speculated that short TBUT in the patients with cutaneous rosacea might be indicators of ocular rosacea. 6 Zengin et al found positive correlation between tear film abnormalities and meibomian gland dysfunction, 8 however, there was no correlation studies between conventional tests results and patient's symptoms in acne rosacea.…”

“…[6][7][8][9] Quarterman et al found that all patients with cutaneous rosacea had some degree of ocular involvement and TBUT was abnormal in patients with rosacea. Lemb et al 7 found that the prevalence of dry eyes were significantly greater in the patients with rosacea.…”