2016
Comparison of botulinum toxin-A injection in lacrimal gland and conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy for treatment of epiphora due to proximal lacrimal system obstruction
Kaynak P, Karabulut G, Ozturker C, Fazil K, Arat Y, Perente I, Akar S, Yilmaz O, Demirok A. Comparison of botulinum toxin-A injection in lacrimal gland and conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy for treatment of epiphora due to proximal lacrimal system obstruction. Eye 2016, 30: 1056-1062. PMID: 27197871, PMCID: PMC4985683, DOI: 10.1038/eye.2016.88.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLacrimal system obstructionBotulinum toxin A injectionSystem obstructionLacrimal glandUpper lacrimal system obstructionDegree of epiphoraLacrimal system irrigationSchirmer test resultsSchirmer 1 testTreatment of epiphoraProximal canalicular obstructionEfficacy of botulinum toxin A injectionsEvaluation of epiphoraPunctate epitheliopathyCanalicular obstructionTube dislocationSurgical experienceTube insertionConjunctivodacryocystorhinostomyEpiphoraGroup 2Group 1Granuloma formationLess-invasivePostoperative care
2007
Effect of Botulinum Toxin Type A on Tear Production After Treatment of Lateral Canthal Rhytids
Arat Y, Yen M. Effect of Botulinum Toxin Type A on Tear Production After Treatment of Lateral Canthal Rhytids. Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 2007, 23: 22-24. PMID: 17237684, DOI: 10.1097/iop.0b013e31802dfca7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBotulinum Toxins, Type ADry Eye SyndromesEyelidsFacial MusclesFemaleHumansInjectionsLacrimal ApparatusMiddle AgedNeuromuscular AgentsSkin AgingTearsConceptsSchirmer test resultsLateral canthal rhytidsTear productionBotulinum toxin type ADry eyeToxin type ATreatment of lateral canthal rhytidsFollow-upSchirmer 1 testUnits of botulinum toxinDry-eye symptomsDecreased tear productionBotulinum toxinCrow's feet areasMonths follow-upBotulinum toxin type A injectionBotulinum toxin injectionEffect of botulinum toxin type ADry-eyeType ASchirmerPatientsToxin injectionCrow's-feetStatistical difference