Bandage Contact Lenses Versus Eye Patching of Müller's Muscle-conjunctival Resection

Efficacy of Bandage Contact Lenses Versus Eye Patching in Early Postoperative Period of Müller's Muscle-conjunctival Resection

Patients with blepharoptosis who are treated with Müller's muscle-conjunctival resection (MMCR) may experience postoperative pain and discomfort related to the suture material on the palpebral conjunctiva. This study aims to compare the postoperative subjective complaints, such as pain and discomfort, with a visual analog scale (VAS) and objectively evaluate the cornea with a tear break-up time (TBUT) test and fluorescein staining following MMCR that was managed by either a bandage contact lens (BCL) or eye patching.

Patients with blepharoptosis who are treated with Müller's muscle-conjunctival resection (MMCR) may experience postoperative pain and discomfort related to the suture material on the palpebral conjunctiva. This study aims to compare the postoperative subjective complaints, such as pain and discomfort, with a visual analog scale (VAS) and objectively evaluate the cornea with a tear break-up time (TBUT) test and fluorescein staining following MMCR that was managed by either a bandage contact lens (BCL) or eye patching.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who had unilateral ptosis and underwent unilateral MMCR

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients were excluded if they had previous eyelid surgery or had another known eye disease, such as ocular surface disorders, dry eye syndrome.