MEIBUM: Management of Eyelid Disorders by Ophthalmologists in Usual Medical Practice
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence and characteristics of eyelid inflammatory disorders during general ophthalmological consultations and to demonstrate association between palpebral pathologies and ocular surface pathologies.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Outpatients attending general ophthalmologic consultation Outpatients of either sex, aged at least 18 years, seen in general ophthalmological consultation Patients informed of the objectives of the survey and agreeing to participate. Patient attending to the ophthalmological consultation for any reasons: regular check-up of chronic disease, acute symptoms, or for surgery preparation or follow up. |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Incidence of eyelid disorders in general ophthalmological practice [Day 1]
Systematic description of the eyelid, the ocular surface and the dermatological aspect of the face Occurrence of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction(MGD).
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Association between palpebral pathologies and ocular surface pathologies [Day 1]
To describe association between palpebral pathologies and ocular surface pathologies
- Impact of eyelid disorder on patient's daily life [Day 1]
Consequences on vision, on daily life activities/work, on leisure, on contact lens wearing, on emotions, on sleeping,
- Current recommended strategy to treat eyelids disorders [Day 1]
Description of recommended strategy
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Outpatients of either sex, aged at least 18 years, seen in general ophthalmological consultation
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Patients informed of the objectives of the survey and agreeing to participate.
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Patient attending to the ophthalmological consultation for any reasons: regular check-up of chronic disease, acute symptoms, or for surgery preparation or follow up.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Consultation office | Heidelberg | Germany | 69121 | |
2 | USIO Departamento de Oftalmologia Hospital Clínico San Carlos | Madrid | Spain | 28040 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Laboratoires Thea
- Iris Pharma
- Axial Biotech, Inc
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: José Manuel Benitez del Castillo, Professor, USIO, Departamento de Oftalmología, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- MEIBUM survey