Clinical Study

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

Table 3

Comparison of clinical factors between surgical success and failure groups after silicone intubation in patients with functional nasolacrimal duct obstruction.

Surgical success Surgical failure P value

Follow-up (months)9.56 ± 5.756.09 ± 1.700.03
Age (years)61.2 ± 8.061.4 ± 11.30.946
Female, n (%)21 (84.0)7 (63.6)0.214
Right side, n (%)14 (56.0)7 (63.6)0.729
Body mass index (kg/m2)22.6 ± 2.0523.5 ± 1.570.218
Lower eyelid laxity (mm)5.76 ± 1.485.45 ± 1.440.660
Lower eyelid laxity ≥7 mm, n (%)8 (32.0) 2 (18.2)0.458
Lower eyelid pressure (mmHg)14.6 ± 2.2612.8 ± 2.950.08