Determine whether dry eye syndrome worsens by the shape of the eyeball wing
Mar 25, 2025
The 'flexus (arm wing)' that grows on the surface of the eyeball in a wing shape is a disease in which fibrous blood vessels proliferate on the surface of the cornea. Beyond the aesthetic problem of eye congestion, there are studies showing that this disease not only causes astigmatism due to corneal deformation, but also is associated with 'dry eyes', but no clear conclusion has yet been made.
Among these, a research team led by Professor Kim Kyung-woo of Chung-Ang University Hospital (Professor Kim Kyung-woo, master's master's degree, Ha Dong-hee) is drawing attention by publishing a new research paper (Impact of Pterigium morphological profiles on dry eye parameters) that revealed that the morphological characteristics of the plexus are closely related to the clinical indicators of dry eye disease.
The research team analyzed the correlation between horizontal length (HIL), height, thickness, and dry eye indicators, which are morphological characteristics of the plexus, using the latest ophthalmic diagnostic equipment 'ASS-OCT'.
As a result, it was found that in the case of the initial plexus, the tissue protrudes forward, causing conjunctival erosion (hurt) on the eyeball surface, and the symptoms of dryness, such as reflex tears caused by stimulation, may be further intensified.
In particular, it has been confirmed that the shorter the length (HIL) of the plexus invading the cornea, the greater the height and thickness of the plexus, which can stimulate the eyeball surface and worsen dry eye.
On the contrary, if the plexus progresses and the invasion length is prolonged, the thickness and height of the tissue can be reduced, which can alleviate symptoms related to dry eyes, but optical problems such as corneal astigmatism, night vision loss, glare, and high-level aberration of light can increase.
Professor Kim Kyung-woo, an ophthalmologist at Chung-Ang University Hospital who led the study, emphasized that "the first study to specifically analyze the detailed morphological characteristics of the plexus and the association between the severity of the plexus and dry eye disease based on this." "Even early-stage plexus can worsen dry eye disease, so it is important to establish a detailed diagnosis and treatment strategy early for eye surface health management as well as vision."
Professor Kim Kyung-woo then explained, `Even if the amputees are in the early stages, the proportion of patients in the form of protruding forward is high, so it may be necessary to perform early surgery to relieve symptoms by synthesizing the patients' dry eye findingsIt was also emphasized that individual diagnoses and detailed approaches are needed to minimize patient discomfort and maintain long-term health on the ocular surface. "
The findings were recently published in the online edition of the SCIE-level international journal 『Scientific Reports』.
Among these, a research team led by Professor Kim Kyung-woo of Chung-Ang University Hospital (Professor Kim Kyung-woo, master's master's degree, Ha Dong-hee) is drawing attention by publishing a new research paper (Impact of Pterigium morphological profiles on dry eye parameters) that revealed that the morphological characteristics of the plexus are closely related to the clinical indicators of dry eye disease.
The research team analyzed the correlation between horizontal length (HIL), height, thickness, and dry eye indicators, which are morphological characteristics of the plexus, using the latest ophthalmic diagnostic equipment 'ASS-OCT'.
As a result, it was found that in the case of the initial plexus, the tissue protrudes forward, causing conjunctival erosion (hurt) on the eyeball surface, and the symptoms of dryness, such as reflex tears caused by stimulation, may be further intensified.
In particular, it has been confirmed that the shorter the length (HIL) of the plexus invading the cornea, the greater the height and thickness of the plexus, which can stimulate the eyeball surface and worsen dry eye.
On the contrary, if the plexus progresses and the invasion length is prolonged, the thickness and height of the tissue can be reduced, which can alleviate symptoms related to dry eyes, but optical problems such as corneal astigmatism, night vision loss, glare, and high-level aberration of light can increase.
Professor Kim Kyung-woo, an ophthalmologist at Chung-Ang University Hospital who led the study, emphasized that "the first study to specifically analyze the detailed morphological characteristics of the plexus and the association between the severity of the plexus and dry eye disease based on this." "Even early-stage plexus can worsen dry eye disease, so it is important to establish a detailed diagnosis and treatment strategy early for eye surface health management as well as vision."
Professor Kim Kyung-woo then explained, `Even if the amputees are in the early stages, the proportion of patients in the form of protruding forward is high, so it may be necessary to perform early surgery to relieve symptoms by synthesizing the patients' dry eye findingsIt was also emphasized that individual diagnoses and detailed approaches are needed to minimize patient discomfort and maintain long-term health on the ocular surface. "
The findings were recently published in the online edition of the SCIE-level international journal 『Scientific Reports』.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
