Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-9570
+44 1223 790975
Elin Bohman
Karolinska Institutet, St. Erik Eye Hospital,
Stockholm
Sweden
Research Article
The First Large Pan-nordic Survey of the Management of Acquired Lacrimal Drainage Obstruction in Adults
Author(s): Elin Bohman, Jonathan C. P. Roos and Eva Dafgard KoppElin Bohman, Jonathan C. P. Roos and Eva Dafgard Kopp
Objective: To survey current practices in the management of acquired lacrimal drainage obstructions in adults in the Nordic countries, and to identify the challenges in providing treatment to aid discussions on which procedures should be offered, how treatment can be improved and services organized.Method: A detailed questionnaire was sent to 79 ophthalmological clinics performing lacrimal surgery in the five Nordic countries, making this the largest pan-Nordic survey of lacrimal drainage procedures to date. The questionnaire included items on the frequency of lacrimal surgery, the specialty of the surgeon (ENT or ophthalmology), referral rates and current management depending on type of lacrimal obstruction and presence of infection.Results: The response rate was 65%. Results show the widespread use of canaliculodacryocys.. View More»