Corneal Biomechanical Properties during the Menstrual Cycle

Seymenoğlu, Göktuğ; Başer, Esin; Zerdeci, Nehir; Gülhan, Ceren

doi:10.3109/02713683.2011.553307

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“… 13 Seymenoğlu et al determined corneal biometric properties during the menstrual cycle by using the ocular response analyzer. 14 In contrast to Goldich et al’s study, they could not find differences in corneal biomechanical properties and intraocular pressure during the menstrual cycle.…”

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Ocular biometric characteristics during the menstrual cycle

Çakmak¹,

Taşpınar²,

Ozbagcivan³

et al. 2015

OPTH

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PurposeTo determine the ocular biometric characteristics during the menstrual cycle using the optical low-coherence reflectometry (OLCR) biometry.MethodsTwenty-two healthy women between the ages of 19 and 36 years with regular menstrual cycles were enrolled in this prospective study. Subjects with irregular menstrual cycles, those taking contraceptive pills, those with a history of ocular surgery or trauma, and women unable to cooperate with the ocular biometry device were excluded from this study. A complete ophthalmic examination was performed between 8.30 and 10.30 am for all participants. Also, central corneal thickness, axial length, anterior chamber depth, lens thickness, and keratometric measurements were made at the same time using the OLCR device. Measurements were taken at the beginning of the cycle (1–3 days), at ovulation (12–16 days), and at the end of the cycle (26–32 days).ResultsThe mean age of the participants was 22.86±4.22 (range: 18–36) years. The difference in central corneal thickness, axial length, anterior chamber depth, lens thickness, and keratometry values were not statistically significant during the menstrual cycle.ConclusionThe ocular biometric parameters did not significantly vary during the menstrual cycle according to the OLCR biometry.

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Ocular biometric characteristics during the menstrual cycle

Çakmak¹,

Taşpınar²,

Ozbagcivan³

et al. 2015

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“…6,22-25 A recent study analyzing dry eye symptoms over the normal menstrual cycle reported worsening of ocular surface parameters related to eye dryness and inflammation during the follicular phase, especially in dry eye patients; however, subjective dry eye symptoms increased during the luteal phase, which they attributed to the ‘premenstrual syndrome’ (PMS). 23 Central corneal thickness appears to increase around ovulation and the end of the menstrual cycle, both of which occur after estrogen peaks.…”

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Tear Osmolarity and Dry Eye Symptoms in Women Using Oral Contraception and Contact Lenses

Chen

Massaro-Giordano

Pistilli

et al. 2013

Cornea

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Purpose To examine the relationship between oral contraceptive pill (OCP) use, contact lens wear, and dry eye signs and symptoms in healthy young females. Methods Fifty-two women using OCPs and forty-five women not using any form of hormonal contraception were enrolled. Medical, menstrual, and contact lens histories were obtained and dry eye symptoms were assessed using the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) and Symptom Assessment iN Dry Eye (SANDE) questionnaires. Tear osmolarity testing was performed using the TearLab™ Osmolarity System. Results Mean age of all subjects was 26.0 ± 3.7 years. There were no significant differences in any of the measurements between the follicular and luteal phases. While SANDE scores were significantly higher in subjects with OCP and recent contact lens use (p<0.01), there were no significant differences in OSDI and tear osmolarity amongst the same subject groups. Subjects who reported both OCP and recent contact lens use had significantly higher OSDI and SANDE scores (p=0.015 and p<0.001, respectively). Conclusions There were no differences between the phases of the menstrual cycle. Tear osmolarity was not affected by OCP or contact lens use in young females. However, the combination of OCP use and contact lens wear may increase the severity of dry eye symptoms.

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“…Studies investigating the effects of normal cycling oestrogen on IOP have been inconclusive. Although an early study suggested that IOP is highest in the menstrual phase (when oestrogen is lowest; Salvati 1923), more recent studies have shown no change across the menstrual cycle (Qureshi et al 1997, Seymenoglu et al 2011. Oestrogen has also been implicated in AMD in older females, where contraceptive use and postmenopausal HRT lower the risk of developing it.…”

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Oestrogen, ocular function and low-level vision: a review

Hutchinson¹,

Walker²,

Davidson³

2014

Journal of Endocrinology

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Over the past 10 years, a literature has emerged concerning the sex steroid hormone oestrogen and its role in human vision. Herein, we review evidence that oestrogen (oestradiol) levels may significantly affect ocular function and low-level vision, particularly in older females. In doing so, we have examined a number of vision-related disorders including dry eye, cataract, increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy. In each case, we have found oestrogen, or lack thereof, to have a role. We have also included discussion of how oestrogen-related pharmacological treatments for menopause and breast cancer can impact the pathology of the eye and a number of psychophysical aspects of vision. Finally, we have reviewed oestrogen's pharmacology and suggest potential mechanisms underlying its beneficial effects, with particular emphasis on anti-apoptotic and vascular effects.

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Corneal Biomechanical Properties during the Menstrual Cycle

Cited by 13 publications

References 29 publications

Ocular biometric characteristics during the menstrual cycle

Ocular biometric characteristics during the menstrual cycle

Tear Osmolarity and Dry Eye Symptoms in Women Using Oral Contraception and Contact Lenses

Oestrogen, ocular function and low-level vision: a review

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