剥脱综合征(exfoliation syndrome,XFS)以眼内异常纤维样物质沉积为特征，临床典型表现为裂隙灯下瞳孔缘和(或)晶状体前囊膜存在灰白色粉末状的剥脱物(exfoliation material,XFM)。XFM可阻塞小梁网引起剥脱性青光眼(exfoliaiton glaucoma,XFG)，并可通过房水循环进入血液，引起血管性损害。眼底病变视力损伤通常不可逆，XFM可进入眼底微血管及毛细血管，引起眼底结构和血管异常。基于光学相干断层成像技术的光学相干断层扫描(optical coherence tomography,OCT)及光学相干断层扫描血管成像(optical coherence tomography angiography,OCTA)以实时、非侵入性、高分辨率等优势，已广泛应用于眼底组织结构及血管病变检查。文章对XFS眼底病变在OCT和OCTA上的表现进行综述。
Exfoliation syndrome (XFS) was characterized by the abnormal deposition of the fber-like material intraocularly, and manifested as white or gray, powdery exfoliation material (XFM) on the pupillary border and (or) anterior lens capsule under slit lamp microscopy. XFM could obstruct the trabecular meshwork and cause exfoliation glaucoma (XFG). In addition, XFM that entered aqueous humor circulation could enter bloodstream and result in vascular damage. XFM could enter ocular fundus microvascular and capillary vessels, causing abnormalities of fundus structures and vessels. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), which were based on optical coherence tomography technology, had the advantages of real-time, non-intrusive and high resolution, et al. OCT and OCTA were widely used in detection of fundus structural and vascular abnormalities. Tis study was to review the fundus lesion of XFS on OCT and OCTA.
铁死亡是一种以铁沉积和脂质过氧化为主要特征的新型细胞死亡方式，目前在眼科方面的研究不断深入。视网膜因其本身功能和结构特点，易受到氧化应激的影响，而铁死亡已被证明在年龄相关性黄斑变性、青光眼、糖尿病性视网膜病变、视网膜色素变性等视网膜退行性疾病进程中发挥了重要作用。铁代谢途径作为铁死亡的主要调控方式之一，可通过调控细胞内铁稳态，介导芬顿反应形成脂质过氧化物，从而调控细胞铁死亡。转铁蛋白(transferrin,TF)、二价金属转运蛋白1(divalent metal transporter 1,DMT1)、铁蛋白(ferritin,FT)、铁转运蛋白1(ferroportin 1,FPN1)等铁代谢途径关键蛋白涉及细胞内铁离子的摄入、利用、储存、输出等多个方面，对细胞内铁稳态具有重要影响。通过调控铁代谢途径关键蛋白减少铁沉积而抑制铁死亡，可能成为延缓和治疗视网膜退行性疾病的新途径。文章对铁死亡概念、视网膜与铁死亡、铁死亡调控途径、铁代谢途径关键蛋白与视网膜退行性疾病的研究进展进行综述。
Ferroptosis, a novel form of cell death primarily characterized by iron deposition and lipid peroxidation, has been increasingly studied in the feld of ophthalmology. Te retina, due to its specifc functions and structure, is susceptible to oxidative stress. Ferroptosis has been proven to play a crucial role in the progression of retinal degenerative diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and retinitis pigmentosa. Te iron metabolism pathway is one of the main regulatory mechanisms of ferroptosis, regulating intracellular iron homeostasis and mediating the formation of lipid peroxides through the Fenton reaction, thereby controlling cellular ferroptosis. Iron metabolism pathways, as one of the main regulatory mechanisms of ferroptosis, can regulate intracellular iron homeostasis and mediate the formation of lipid peroxides through the Fento reaction, thereby controlling cellur ferroptosis. Key proteins involved in iron metabolism pathways, including transferrin (TF), divalent metal transporter 1 (DMT1), ferritin (FT), and ferroportin 1 (FPN1), act as important roles in various aspects such as intracellular iron intake, utilization, storage, and export, exerting signifcant impacts on intracellular iron homeostasis. Regulating key proteins in iron metabolism pathways to reduce iron deposition and inhibiting ferroptosis may emerge aas a novel approach for delaying and treating retinal degenerative diseases. Tis article provides a comprehensive review of the concept of ferroptosis, the relationship between the retina and ferroptosis, the regulatory mechanisms of ferroptosis, and the research progress on key proteins in iron metabolism pathways and retinal degenerative diseases.
目的：了解干眼患者自我护理能力水平并分析其影响因素。方法：选取2022年2月—6月在中山大学中山眼科中心就诊的干眼患者为研究对象，采用一般资料调查表、自我护理能力量表、一般自我效能感量表对患者进行调查分析。结果：共调查293例干眼患者，其自我护理能力评分为(113.34±9.98)分，处于中等水平。相关性分析中干眼患者的自我护理能力总分与自我效能感得分呈正相关(r=0.421，P<0.001)，多重线性回归分析显示，累计屏幕使用时间>10 h/d、合并全身疾病、低自我效能感评分是干眼患者自我护理能力的危险因素(P<0.05)。结论：干眼患者自我护理能力水平处于中水平，仍需加强。医护工作者在工作中应重点关注屏幕使用时间长、合并全身疾病及自我效能感低的患者，并制定相应的护理对策，以改善患者的自我护理能力水平。
Objective: To understand the self-care ability of patients with dry eye and analyze its infuencing factors. Methods: A total of 293 patients with dry eye were selected from Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University from February 2022 to June 2022, the general data Questionnaire the general self-efcacy scale, and the self-care ability scale survey were collected. Results: A total of 293 patients with dry eye were surveyed, and the self-care ability score was 113.34±9.98, which was at the medium level. The total score of self-care ability, the scores of self-concept, self-care responsibility, health knowledge level and self-care skills of patients with dry eye were positively correlated with the scores of self-efcacy (r=0.421, all P<0.001).Multiple linear regression analysis showed that cumulative screen usage time>10 hours/day, comorbid systemic diseases, and low self-efficacy scores were risk factors for self-care ability in patients with dry eye (P<0.05). Conclusions: Te self-care ability of patients with dry eye disease is at a medium level, and still needs to be strengthened. Medical workers should focus on patients with prolonged screen usage, comorbid systemic diseases, and low self-efficacy in their work, and tailor relevant nursing strategies to improve their self-care abilities.
目的：利用信息化手段，优化眼遗传病患者的随访途径，降低病历资料缺失率，助力临床检验科室高效运营。方法：通过态势分析法搜集需求，基于微信公众号平台“中山大学眼科医院小儿遗传”，搭建眼遗传病信息管理系统。根据是否使用眼遗传病信息管理系统、是否受到人员流动限制，将2017年7月1日—2023年11月30日来院进行基因检测的患者分为四组：传统组、传统+人流限制组、微信组和微信+人流限制组，通过χ2检验对眼遗传病信息管理系统进行性能评价。结果：源软件架设在阿里云电子政务平台的眼遗传病信息管理系统，通过加密通讯与医院网络交互。系统主要分为基因检测业务、数据管理和系统管理三大模块。使用该系统的患者或亲属可以在任意时间和地点，自主上传病历资料、签署知情同意书、查询基因检测报告，如有需要还能进行一对一的沟通实现长期随访。在此过程中，患者的临床信息实现数字化。研究共纳入10 662例患者对该系统进行性能评价，使用眼遗传病信息管理系统后，患者病历资料缺失率显著降低，由12.2%(传统+人流限制组)降至2.7%(微信+人流限制组)；患者二次来访率由最高的70%(传统组)降至最低的11.7%(微信组)；两类比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.001)。结论：眼遗传病信息管理系统的使用显著降低患者病历资料缺失率和眼遗传病患者的二次来访率。
Objective: To optimize the follow-up approach for patients with ophthalmic genetic diseases through informational technology, reduce the loss rate of cases, and facilitate the efficient operation of the clinical laboratory. Methods: Using the SWOT analysis method to collect requirements, ‘Pediatric Genetics of Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center’, an ophthalmic genetics information management system for ophthalmic genetic diseases was established on the Wechat public platform. Based on whether the ophthalmic genetic disease information management system was used and there were personnel mobility restrictions, patients who underwent genetic testing in the hospital for genetic testing from July 1, 2017, to November 30, 2023, were divided into four groups: traditional group, traditional+ lockdown group, Wechat+ lockdown group, and Wechat group. Te chi-square test was used to evaluate the performance of the ophthalmic genetic information management system. Results:The ophthalmic genetic disease information management system, which is based on open-source sofware and hosted on the Alibaba Cloud e-government platform, interacts with the hospital network through encrypted communication. Te system was divided into three modules: gene detection business, data management, and system management. By the system, patients or relatives can upload medical records, sign informed consent, inquire about genetic test reports at any time and anywhere, and conduct one-on-one communication to achieve long-term follow-up if necessary. In this process, the patient's clinical information was digitized. A total of 10,662 patients were included in the study to evaluate the performance of the system. The loss rate of cases was decreased from 12.2%to 2.7%, and the rate of second visits was reduced from 70% to 11.7%, which were statistically different, respectively (P< 0.001). Conclusion: Te application of the ophthalmic genetic information management system has signifcantly reduced the loss rate of cases and the rate of second visits in patients with ophthalmic genetic diseases.
Aim: The objective of this study was to investigate the prognosis of massive vitreous hemorrhage(VH) secondary to polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy(PCV) after vitrectomy.
Methods: Forty-nineeyes in 48 patients with PCV and breakthrough VH who underwent 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy between January 2015 and December 2020 were enrolled. The main outcome parameters were best-corrected visual acuity, postoperative adverse events, and reoperation.
Results:The average follow-up time was 20.0±15.82 months. The average preoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 2.12±0.65 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR), the BCVA at six monthswas 1.65±0.64 logMAR, and the six-month follow-up BCVA was 1.67±0.76 logMAR. Compared to the average preoperative BCVA, the six-months and last follow-up BCVA after vitrectomy improved (P<0.05). The BCVAat the fnal follow-up was better than 1.3logMAR only in 14 eyes (28.6%). Postoperative complications were observed in 10 eyes (20.4%), including recurrent retinal detachment, recurrent vitreous hemorrhage, macular hole, hyphema and lens dislocation. Fourteen eyes(28.6%) underwent cataract surgery procedure an average of 10.16±5.14 months after vitrectomy. BCVAone week and three monthsafter cataract surgery improved compared toBCVAbefore cataract surgery (P<0.05). Hypertension was associated with BCVAsix months after vitrectomy (P=0.017). The BCVA at baseline and three months after PPV were worse in patients who underwent vitrectomy combined with silicone oil filling (P<0.05). Eyes with postoperative complications had worse BCVA at six months, 12 months, and at the final follow-up after PPV (P<0.05).The duration of VH is related to the BCVA12 months after PPV visual acuity after surgery. Patients who underwent vitrectomy within one month of the onset of vitreous hemorrhage had better BCVA 12 months after vitrectomy than those who underwent vitrectomy surgery one month later (P=0.015).
Conclusions: Although the prognosis of vitrectomy varies greatly, cataract surgery could be considered to improve BCVAif polypoidal lesions are inactive six months after vitrectomy.
Aim: The objective of this study was to investigate the prognosis of massive vitreous hemorrhage(VH) secondary to polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy(PCV) after vitrectomy.
Methods: Forty-nineeyes in 48 patients with PCV and breakthrough VH who underwent 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy between January 2015 and December 2020 were enrolled. The main outcome parameters were best-corrected visual acuity, postoperative adverse events, and reoperation.
Results:The average follow-up time was 20.0±15.82 months. The average preoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 2.12±0.65 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR), the BCVA at six monthswas 1.65±0.64 logMAR, and the six-month follow-up BCVA was 1.67±0.76 logMAR. Compared to the average preoperative BCVA, the six-months and last follow-up BCVA after vitrectomy improved (P<0.05). The BCVAat the fnal follow-up was better than 1.3logMAR only in 14 eyes (28.6%). Postoperative complications were observed in 10 eyes (20.4%), including recurrent retinal detachment, recurrent vitreous hemorrhage, macular hole, hyphema and lens dislocation. Fourteen eyes(28.6%) underwent cataract surgery procedure an average of 10.16±5.14 months after vitrectomy. BCVAone week and three monthsafter cataract surgery improved compared toBCVAbefore cataract surgery (P<0.05). Hypertension was associated with BCVAsix months after vitrectomy (P=0.017). The BCVA at baseline and three months after PPV were worse in patients who underwent vitrectomy combined with silicone oil filling (P<0.05). Eyes with postoperative complications had worse BCVA at six months, 12 months, and at the final follow-up after PPV (P<0.05).The duration of VH is related to the BCVA12 months after PPV visual acuity after surgery. Patients who underwent vitrectomy within one month of the onset of vitreous hemorrhage had better BCVA 12 months after vitrectomy than those who underwent vitrectomy surgery one month later (P=0.015).
Conclusions: Although the prognosis of vitrectomy varies greatly, cataract surgery could be considered to improve BCVAif polypoidal lesions are inactive six months after vitrectomy.
Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) urgently needs novel and effective therapeutic targets. Integrated analyses of plasma proteomic and genetic markers can clarify the causal relevance of proteins and discover novel targets for diseases, but no systematic screening for DR has been performed.
Methods: Summary statistics of plasma protein quantitative trait loci (pQTL) were derived from two extensive genome-wide analysis study (GWAS) datasets and one systematic review, with over 100 thousand participants covering thousands of plasma proteins. DR data were sourced from the largest FinnGen study, comprising 10,413 DR cases and 308,633 European controls. Genetic instrumental variables were identified using multiple filters. In the two-sample MR analysis, Wald ratio and inverse variance-weighted (IVW) MR were utilized to investigate thecausality of plasma proteins with DR. Bidirectional MR, Bayesian Co-localization, and phenotype scanning were employed to test for potential reverse causality and confounding factors in the main MR analyses. By systemically searching druggable gene lists, the ChEMBL database, DrugBank, and Gene Ontology database, the druggability and relevant functional pathways of the identified proteins were systematically evaluated.
Results: Genetically predicted levels of 24 proteins were significantly associated with DR risk at a false discovery rate <0.05 including 11 with positive associations and 13 with negative associations. For each standard deviation increase in plasm protein levels, the odds ratios (ORs) for DR varied from 0.51 (95% CI: 0.36-0.73; P=2.22×10-5) for tubulin polymerization-promoting protein family member 3 (TPPP3) to 2.02 (95% CI: 1.44-2.83; P=5.01×10-5) for olfactomedin like 3 (OLFML3). Bidirectional MR indicated there was no reverse causality that interfered with the results of the main MR analyses. Four proteins exhibited strong co-localization evidence (PH4 ≥0.8): cytoplasmic tRNA synthetase (WARS), acrosin binding protein(ACRBP), and intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM1) were negatively associated with DR risk, while neurogenic locus notch homolog protein 2 (NOTCH2) showed a positive association. No confounding factors were detected between pQTLs and DR according to the phenotypic scan. Drugability assessments highlighted 6 proteins already in drug development endeavor and 18 novel drug targets, with metalloproteinase inhibitor 3 (TIMP) currently in phase I clinical trials for DR. GO analysis identified 18 of 24 plasma proteins enriching 22 pathways related to cell differentiation and proliferation regulation.
Conclusions:Twenty-four promising drug targets for DR were identified, including four plasma proteins with particular co-localization evidence. These findings offer new insights into DR's etiology and therapeutic targeting, exemplifying the value of genomic and proteomic data in drug target discovery.
Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) urgently needs novel and effective therapeutic targets. Integrated analyses of plasma proteomic and genetic markers can clarify the causal relevance of proteins and discover novel targets for diseases, but no systematic screening for DR has been performed.
Methods: Summary statistics of plasma protein quantitative trait loci (pQTL) were derived from two extensive genome-wide analysis study (GWAS) datasets and one systematic review, with over 100 thousand participants covering thousands of plasma proteins. DR data were sourced from the largest FinnGen study, comprising 10,413 DR cases and 308,633 European controls. Genetic instrumental variables were identified using multiple filters. In the two-sample MR analysis, Wald ratio and inverse variance-weighted (IVW) MR were utilized to investigate thecausality of plasma proteins with DR. Bidirectional MR, Bayesian Co-localization, and phenotype scanning were employed to test for potential reverse causality and confounding factors in the main MR analyses. By systemically searching druggable gene lists, the ChEMBL database, DrugBank, and Gene Ontology database, the druggability and relevant functional pathways of the identified proteins were systematically evaluated.
Results: Genetically predicted levels of 24 proteins were significantly associated with DR risk at a false discovery rate <0.05 including 11 with positive associations and 13 with negative associations. For each standard deviation increase in plasm protein levels, the odds ratios (ORs) for DR varied from 0.51 (95% CI: 0.36-0.73; P=2.22×10-5) for tubulin polymerization-promoting protein family member 3 (TPPP3) to 2.02 (95% CI: 1.44-2.83; P=5.01×10-5) for olfactomedin like 3 (OLFML3). Bidirectional MR indicated there was no reverse causality that interfered with the results of the main MR analyses. Four proteins exhibited strong co-localization evidence (PH4 ≥0.8): cytoplasmic tRNA synthetase (WARS), acrosin binding protein(ACRBP), and intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM1) were negatively associated with DR risk, while neurogenic locus notch homolog protein 2 (NOTCH2) showed a positive association. No confounding factors were detected between pQTLs and DR according to the phenotypic scan. Drugability assessments highlighted 6 proteins already in drug development endeavor and 18 novel drug targets, with metalloproteinase inhibitor 3 (TIMP) currently in phase I clinical trials for DR. GO analysis identified 18 of 24 plasma proteins enriching 22 pathways related to cell differentiation and proliferation regulation.
Conclusions:Twenty-four promising drug targets for DR were identified, including four plasma proteins with particular co-localization evidence. These findings offer new insights into DR's etiology and therapeutic targeting, exemplifying the value of genomic and proteomic data in drug target discovery.
Background: Research innovations inoculardisease screening, diagnosis, and management have been boosted by deep learning (DL) in the last decade. To assess historical research trends and current advances, we conducted an artifcial intelligence (AI)–human hybrid analysis of publications on DL in ophthalmology.
Methods: All DL-related articles in ophthalmology, which were published between 2012 and 2022 from Web of Science, were included. 500 high-impact articles annotated with key research information were used to fne-tune alarge language models (LLM) for reviewing medical literature and extracting information. After verifying the LLM's accuracy in extracting diseases and imaging modalities, we analyzed trend of DL in ophthalmology with 2 535 articles.
Results: Researchers using LLM for literature analysis were 70% (p= 0.000 1) faster than those who did not, while achieving comparable accuracy (97% versus 98%, p = 0.768 1). The field of DL in ophthalmology has grown 116% annually, paralleling trends of the broader DL domain. The publications focused mainly on diabetic retinopathy (p = 0.000 3), glaucoma (p = 0.001 1), and age-related macular diseases (p = 0.000 1) using retinal fundus photographs (FP, p = 0.001 5) and optical coherence tomography (OCT, p = 0.000 1). DL studies utilizing multimodal images have been growing, with FP and OCT combined being the most frequent. Among the 500 high-impact articles, laboratory studies constituted the majority at 65.3%. Notably, a discernible decline in model accuracy was observed when categorizing by study design, notwithstanding its statistical insignificance. Furthermore, 43 publicly available ocular image datasets were summarized.
Conclusion: This study has characterized the landscape of publications on DL in ophthalmology, by identifying the trends and breakthroughs among research topics and the fast-growing areas. This study provides an efcient framework for combined AI–human analysis to comprehensively assess the current status and future trends in the feld.
Background: Research innovations inoculardisease screening, diagnosis, and management have been boosted by deep learning (DL) in the last decade. To assess historical research trends and current advances, we conducted an artifcial intelligence (AI)–human hybrid analysis of publications on DL in ophthalmology.
Methods: All DL-related articles in ophthalmology, which were published between 2012 and 2022 from Web of Science, were included. 500 high-impact articles annotated with key research information were used to fne-tune alarge language models (LLM) for reviewing medical literature and extracting information. After verifying the LLM's accuracy in extracting diseases and imaging modalities, we analyzed trend of DL in ophthalmology with 2 535 articles.
Results: Researchers using LLM for literature analysis were 70% (p = 0.000 1) faster than those who did not, while achieving comparable accuracy (97% versus 98%, p = 0.768 1). The field of DL in ophthalmology has grown 116% annually, paralleling trends of the broader DL domain. The publications focused mainly on diabetic retinopathy (p = 0.000 3), glaucoma (p = 0.001 1), and age-related macular diseases (p = 0.000 1) using retinal fundus photographs (FP, p = 0.001 5) and optical coherence tomography (OCT, p = 0.000 1). DL studies utilizing multimodal images have been growing, with FP and OCT combined being the most frequent. Among the 500 high-impact articles, laboratory studies constituted the majority at 65.3%. Notably, a discernible decline in model accuracy was observed when categorizing by study design, notwithstanding its statistical insignificance. Furthermore, 43 publicly available ocular image datasets were summarized.
Conclusion: This study has characterized the landscape of publications on DL in ophthalmology, by identifying the trends and breakthroughs among research topics and the fast-growing areas. This study provides an efcient framework for combined AI–human analysis to comprehensively assess the current status and future trends in the feld.
哺乳动物雷帕霉素靶蛋白(mammalian target of rapamycin,mTOR)是一种蛋白激酶，在体内主要参与营养水平、生长代谢的调节。mTOR是癌症、衰老和其他代谢相关病理性疾病的重要靶点，参与了增殖、转分化、自噬等多种生物学过程。眼被认为是具有免疫特权的区域，由于血管系统会影响视力，眼的血管系统位于中心光路以外。眼的许多区域都有将免疫细胞运输至发育不良、受损或衰老有关的病变部位的机制。尽管免疫应答主要是为了修复或保护自身，但是免疫细胞可能会分泌一些细胞因子，导致炎症或纤维化，进而损害视力。研究证实，mTOR与翼状胬肉、年龄相关性黄斑变性(age-related macular degeneration,AMD)、青光眼、白内障、糖尿病视网膜病变(diabetic retinopathy,DR)、眼部肿瘤等多种眼病密切相关。目前，mTOR抑制剂通常被用作免疫抑制剂，用于癌症的治疗，但mTOR抑制剂用于眼部疾病的报道尚少。因此，该文就mTOR信号通路在相关眼科疾病中的作用、调控机制、药物治疗等方面进行简要综述，为相关眼科疾病的病理机制与治疗提供思路，以便后续开展更深入的研究。
Mammalian target protein of rapamycin (mTOR) is a protein kinase that primarily involves in the regulation of nutrient levels andgrowth metabolism in vivo. mTOR serves as a crucial target for cancer, aging, and other metabolic related pathological diseases, participating in various biological processes such as proliferation, transdifferentiation, and autophagy. Te eye is considered an area with immune privilege, as the vascular system afects vision and is located outside the central light path. Many areas of the eye have mechanisms for transporting immune cells to the afected areas related to developmental, damaged, or aging. Although the immune response is primarily aimed at reparing or protecting itself, immune cells may secrete some cytokines, leading to infammation or fbrosis, which in turn can damage vision. Results from studies have confirmed that mTOR is closely related to pterygium, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataract, diabetic retinopathy (DR), eye tumors and other eye diseases. Currently, mTOR inhibitors are widely used as immunosuppressants and approved for cancer treatment; however, there are few reports on the use of mTOR inhibitors for eye diseases. Therefore, in the article it provides a brief overview of the role, regulatory mechanisms, and drug treatment of the mTOR signaling pathway in related ophthalmic diseases, providing ideas for the pathological mechanisms and treatment of related ophthalmic diseases, in order to carry out more in-depth research in the future.
The whole lacrimal passage intubation is widely used in lacrimal surgery. However, one of the most typical complications is the prolapse of the silicone tube from the medial canthus. In case, the bicanalicular silicone tube after whole lacrimal duct intubation has completely prolapsed from the medial canthus before extubation, then cannot be found in the opening of the nasolacrimal duct, and it would be a challenge to reposition or removal. A novel approach to employ a modified suture-probe and silk thread traction technique has been developed, and it is not only safe and effective, but also cost-effective.
The whole lacrimal passage intubation is widely used in lacrimal surgery. However, one of the most typical complications is the prolapse of the silicone tube from the medial canthus. In case, the bicanalicular silicone tube after whole lacrimal duct intubation has completely prolapsed from the medial canthus before extubation, then cannot be found in the opening of the nasolacrimal duct, and it would be a challenge to reposition or removal. A novel approach to employ a modified suture-probe and silk thread traction technique has been developed, and it is not only safe and effective, but also cost-effective.
