Clinical Study

Estimation of Eyelid Pressure Using a Blepharo-Tensiometer in Patients with Functional Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

Table 2

Correlations of the lower eyelid pressure with age, body mass index, and lower eyelid laxity.

Lower eyelid pressureAgeBody mass indexLower eyelid laxity

Normal control
r (95% CI)−0.73 (−0.86 − −0.52)−0.24 (−0.53 – 0.11)−0.40 (−0.65 − −0.07)
P<0.0010.160.016

Patients withaFNLDO
r (95% CI)−0.63 (−0.79 − −0.37)0.05(−0.28 – 0.39)−0.27(−0.56 – 0.07)
P<0.0010.740.107