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1Ophthalmology Department, Yozgat State Hospital, Yozgat, Turkey.
Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia
|September 29, 2021
Summary
Cold compress application causes significant physiological changes in the eyes, including decreased anterior segment volume, depth, pupil diameter, and choroidal thickness. These findings highlight the need to examine the effects of cold compresses on ocular structures.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Ocular Physiology
Background:
- Cold compress application is a common home remedy for various ocular conditions.
- Understanding its physiological effects on the eye is crucial for safe and effective use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the immediate physiological changes in ocular structures following cold compress application.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 62 healthy adults.
- Measurements of central corneal thickness, anterior segment dimensions, iridocorneal angle, and pupil diameter using Scheimpflug imaging.
- Subfoveal choroidal thickness and retinal nerve fiber thickness measured via spectral-domain optical coherence tomography.
- Comparisons made before and after cold compress application, with a control using non-cold packs.
Main Results:
- Significant decreases observed in anterior segment volume, anterior segment depth, pupil diameter, subfoveal choroidal thickness, and optic nerve fiber thickness after cold compress application.
- Iridocorneal angle showed a significant increase.
- Central corneal thickness remained unchanged.
- No significant changes were noted after application of non-cold compresses.
Conclusions:
- Cold compress application induces measurable physiological alterations in the anterior and posterior segments of the eye.
- Further research is warranted to fully understand the implications and clinical relevance of these observed changes.
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