Melatonin concentrations in serum of primary glaucoma patients.

Aim: To determine whether glaucoma patients exhibit an abnormal melatonin concentration in serum and the effects of psychiatric disorders caused by glaucoma in melatonin secretion.

Methods: A sample of 80 primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) patients, 120 primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) patients, and 120 normal controls were enrolled in this study. All the participants were asked to complete the following questionnaires: Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), self-rating anxiety scale (SAS), and self-rating depression scale (SDS).

Etiology, diagnosis, management and outcomes of epiphora referrals to an oculoplastic practice.

Aim: To investigate the etiology, diagnosis, management and outcome of epiphora referrals to an oculoplastic practice.

Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients referred for epiphora to an oculoplastic clinic between 2005 and 2009. Patient demographics, past history, ophthalmic examination, treatment and outcome were analyzed.