Impact of eyelid surgery on vision quality
Official title: The Effect of Upper Blepharoplasty on Anatomical and Functional Aspects of Vision in the Early Postoperative Period
Run by Osijek University Hospital · NCT05549713 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how eyelid surgery affects vision quality, especially in people who have trouble seeing clearly because of heavy eyelids.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 45 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Osijek University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Osijek) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 8, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 31, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05549713 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients with functional dermatochalasis experiencing visual field obstruction and related symptoms.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of corneal refractive surgery, severe dry eye, or other significant ocular conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the effects of upper blepharoplasty on vision quality, specifically focusing on contrast sensitivity and tear film changes in the early postoperative period. It aims to understand the reasons behind the improvement in vision quality following the surgery, which may include factors such as changes in corneal topography and the elimination of excess skin effects. The study will assess patients with functional dermatochalasis who experience visual field obstruction due to eyelid swelling and heaviness. By analyzing these changes, the research seeks to provide insights into the optimal surgical techniques and their outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of how eyelid surgery improves vision quality, leading to better surgical practices and patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown improvements in contrast sensitivity after upper blepharoplasty, but this specific focus on the early postoperative period is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with functional dermatochalasis on the upper eyelid with subjective difficulties due to obstructing the upper part of visual field: swelling of the eyelids in the morning with difficulties in opening the eyes, use of the frontal musculature to be able to have at least a partial width of the field of vision in the upper part that is adequate for daily functioning, and headaches. Exclusion Criteria: * History of corneal refractive surgery, pterygium, glaucoma, nuclear sclerosis \> 4th degree, severe dry eye, age-related macular degeneration, neuro-ophthalmological diseases, use of hormone therapy, diabetic retinopathy or condition after panretinal photocoagulation. Corneal pathologies such as keratoconus and gross eyelid malposition conditions such as entropion, ectropion and marked laxity of the eyelids are also grounds for exclusion from the study.
Where it's running
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Osijek University Hospital
Osijek, Croatia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dunja Bajtl — Osijek University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Dunja Bajtl
- Email: dunjaklepo@gmail.com
- Phone: +385981644381
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.