Resultados del tratamiento con luz pulsada intensa regulada para el síndrome del ojo seco. Centro Oftalmológico Exiláser. 2016 - 2021

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe the results of Regulated Intense Pulsed Light Treatment for Dry Eye Syndrome at the Exiláser Ophthalmology Center. 2016 – 2021 METHODOLOGY: A descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional cohort study was performed using the digital database of the Exiláser Ophthalmologic Center. The following variables were used: sex, age, occupation, ophthalmologic and systemic personal history, symptoms, signs, characteristics of glandular expression, pressure performed for glandular expression and OSDI test. Data were collected, tabulated and statistical analysis was performed. RESULTS: It was observed that more than half of the universe were male patients older than 58 years, 64.4% did not present a baseline disease. 57.8% did not report any ophthalmologic history. Ocular pain was reported in 42.2% and conjunctival hyperemesis was visualized in 45.3%. Before treatment with Regulated Intense Pulsed Light Treatment (IRPL), 53% presented granular glandular expression and severe pressure was seen in 45.3%. After treatment, the most frequent glandular expression was: non-transparent liquid with 54.7% and the pressure exerted in 50% was mild. Finally, 53.1% presented SOS of moderate severity, with gritty sensation most of the time, affectation when working in front of digital screens and exposure to wind. CONCLUSIONS: It was evidenced that, after the application of the IRPL in patients with SOS, the glandular expression improved and the pressure exerted decreased, considerably alleviating the signs and symptoms.