The effect of unilateral corneal anesthesia on the Schirmer test

G. Crabtree; R. A. Dobie

doi:10.1177/019459988910000622

The effect of unilateral corneal anesthesia on the Schirmer test

G. Crabtree, R. A. Dobie

Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery

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Abstract

Unilateral corneal anesthesia (or hyperesthesia) caused by trigeminal nerve disease has an unknown effect on the Schirmer test. Using topical anesthesia, we found that unilateral corneal anesthesia reduces tearing bilaterally, with a greater decrease on the anesthetized side. Clinicians should be aware that trigeminal nerve deficit may alter Schirmer test results, and use bilateral topical corneal anesthesia or alternative methods to stimulate tearing in these cases.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	631-632
Number of pages	2
Journal	Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume	100
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/019459988910000622
Publication status	Published - Jan 1 1989

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Crabtree, G., & Dobie, R. A. (1989). The effect of unilateral corneal anesthesia on the Schirmer test. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 100(6), 631-632. https://doi.org/10.1177/019459988910000622

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