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Diagrammatic representation of lacrimal disease
1Western Eye Hospital, London, UK.
Eye (London, England)
|October 12, 2000
Abstract
Purpose:
To design a diagrammatic record of lacrimal disease using easily interpretable symbols.
Methods:
This diagrammatic record was developed from existing models. A simple outline for the eyelids, lacrimal drainage apparatus and nose is used. The periocular, lid, dye test, syringing and nasal findings are represented by standard symbols.
Results:
Examples illustrating a range of lacrimal findings, before and after surgery, are shown.
Conclusions:
A diagrammatic record of lacrimal findings which can be easily understood offers a sound basis for planning and monitoring lacrimal surgery. It is not necessary to memorize each diagram, only the principles on which they are drawn.