Amaç: Üst ve alt lakrimal drenaj sistemi (LDS) tıkanıklığı olan olgularda preoperatif kan testlerinden sistemik inflamasyon belirteçlerini araştırmak ve gruplar arasında bu inflamatuar belirteçleri ve uygulanan cerrahi tedavilerin başarısını karşılaştırmak amaçlandı. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bu retrospektif çalışmada 2021-2023 yılları arasında LDS tıkanıklığı olan olguların dosyaları incelendi. Üst LDS tıkanıklığı olan olgular Grup 1'e ve alt LDS tıkanıklığı olan olgular Grup 2'ye dahil edildi. Tüm hastaların ameliyat öncesi tam kan sayımından, sistemik inflamatuar belirteçler olan nötrofil-lenfosit oranı (NLR), platelet-lenfosit oranı (PLR) ve ortalama platelet hacmi (MPV) elde edildi. Nötrofil (N), lenfosit (L) ve platelet (P) sayılarına (NxP/L) dayanan sistemik immün inflamasyon indeksi (SII) bir biyobelirteç olarak hesaplandı. Her iki grubun sistemik inflamasyon belirteçleri ve cerrahi tedavi başarısı karşılaştırıldı. Bulgular: Çalışmaya 46 (Grup 1=26, Grup 2=20) olgunun 57 (Grup 1= 37, Grup 2=20) gözü dahil edildi. Grup 1'deki olguların yaş ortalaması 52,3±9,4 yıl iken; Grup 2'de 47,1±9,0 yıl idi (p=0,067). Cinsiyet dağılımı Grup 1’de 18 kadın, 8 erkek; Grup 2’de 15 kadın 5 erkek idi (p=0,749). Grup 1'de ortalama nötrofil sayısı 4,98±2,36 10^3/uL, NLR 2,25±1,19 ve PLR 114,7±29,2 idi. Bu değerler Grup 2'de sırasıyla 3,91±0,85 10^3/uL, 1,57±0,48 ve 95,5±27,9 idi (p

The role and prognostic significance of systemic inflammatory markers in various malignancies have been the subject of investigation. The role of these inflammatory markers in eyelid lesions remains to be elucidated. Benign and malignant lesions of the eyelid are common presentations in eye clinics. Systemic inflammatory markers derived from a complete blood count may provide insight into the benign-malignant differentiation of the lesion. This study included 134 patients who underwent surgery for eyelid lesions between 2021-2023. The lesions were evaluated by oculoplastic surgeons and operated on with a preliminary diagnosis of benign or malignant. According to the histopathological diagnosis, benign lesions were included in Group 1 and malignant lesions in Group 2. The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and systemic immune inflammation index (SII) (NxP/L) based on neutrophil, lymphocyte, and platelet counts were calculated from the preoperative complete blood count of all patients. Eighty-eight patients were included in Group 1 and 46 patients in Group 2. There were 41/47 (Female/Male) in Group 1 and 19/27 (F/M) males in Group 2 (p = 0.345). The mean age was 62.91 ± 9.04 years in Group 1 and 65.41 ± 8.76 years in Group 2 (p = 0.127). The preliminary diagnosis and histopathological diagnosis were incompatible in 5 cases in both groups. In Group 1: NLR = 1.82 ± 0.72, PLR = 124.50 ± 45.19 and SII = 454.51 ± 220.20, in Group 2: NLR = 2.48 ± 0.89, PLR = 128.12 ± 49.58 and SII = 590.22 ± 271.09. NLR and SII differences between groups were statistically significant, while PLR was similar (p < 0.001, p = .002, p = .671). ROC curve analysis showed that the optimal cut-off values for NLR, PLR, and SII were 1.99, 119.16, and 475.21, respectively. High levels of NLR and SII in eyelid tumours can be used as an adjunct to examination findings in the preliminary diagnosis of the lesion as benign or malignant and may influence surgical planning.

Background/Objectives: To evaluate margin reflex distance-1 (MRD-1), inter-eyelid symmetry, functional visual parameters, and cosmetic outcomes following Müller Muscle–Conjunctival Resection (MMCR) in selected pediatric patients with mild-to-moderate blepharoptosis, good levator function, and a positive 2.5% phenylephrine test. Methods: This retrospective observational study included pediatric patients (<18 years) who underwent MMCR between 2018 and 2023. Surgical indications were based on functional or developmental criteria, including visual axis obstruction, abnormal head posture, significant eyelid asymmetry, or psychosocial concerns, rather than eyelid height alone. Preoperative and postoperative examinations at 1 week, and at 1, 3, and 6 months, included best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), MRD-1, eyelid symmetry, levator function, lagophthalmos, and ocular surface findings. Outcomes were analyzed separately for unilateral and bilateral cases. Statistical analyses were performed using non parametric tests, with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: Fifty patients (55 eyes; mean age 13.16 ± 4.04 years) were included. Mean preoperative MRD-1 increased significantly from 1.83 ± 0.89 mm to 2.97 ± 0.83 mm at 6 months (p < 0.001). Postoperative MRD-1 at 6 months showed a significant correlation with the phenylephrine response. In unilateral cases, excellent or satisfactory postoperative symmetry was achieved in 83.6% of eyes. Bilateral cases demonstrated comparable MRD-1 elevation with satisfactory contour and high patient/parent satisfaction. Transient lagophthalmos improved over time. No overcorrection, exposure keratopathy, or significant ocular surface complications were observed. Revision surgery was required in 8.9% of unilateral cases. Conclusions: MMCR is a safe and effective option for appropriately selected pediatric patients, providing predictable eyelid elevation, good symmetry, and low complication rates when functional indications are present.

Objective: To compare major intraoperative complication (MIC) rates in low-risk cataract surgeries performed by senior residents versus attending surgeons and evaluate complication characteristics. Methods: A total of 1,316 low-risk senile cataract cases operated between March 2023-March 2024 at the University of Health Sciences Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital were retrospectively reviewed for MICs. MICs included posterior capsule rupture, vitreous loss, zonular dialysis, nucleus drop. High-risk cases were excluded. Surgeons were classified as the senior resident group (>80 independent surgeries) or the attending surgeon group. Results: MICs were identified in 25 of 819 cases (3.05%) in the senior resident group and 5 of 497 cases (1.0%) in the attending surgeon group ( p < 0.05). Relative risk (RR) analysis showed a 3-fold higher MIC risk for the senior resident group (RR = 3.034; 95% CI: 1.169–7.875). Among the 25 cases with MICs in the senior resident group, posterior capsule rupture (24 cases) and vitreous loss (22 cases) were the most frequent, occurring predominantly during cortical cleanup (16 cases) ( p < 0.05). Among complicated cases in the senior resident group, mixed-type cataracts were the most frequently represented morphology. The most common management steps for complicated cases were anterior vitrectomy and sulcus IOL implantation. Postoperative visual acuity significantly improved in both groups ( p < 0.05). Conclusion: Surgical experience was associated with MIC rates even in low-risk cases. Stratifying surgical training according to case difficulty may enhance patient safety.