The relationship between histopathological features and surgical success in primary acquired punctal stenosis

CONCLUSION: Although the findings for almost all punctum specimens were consistent with fibrosis, inflammation or both, subepithelial fibrosis was detected as the most common histopathological feature. Clinically lower surgical success rates in puncta exhibiting fibrosis may be associated with a longer duration of symptoms and excessive postoperative healing response.PMID:34269099 | DOI:10.1177/11206721211033479
Source: European Journal of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Source Type: research