ROPLAS TEST

ROPLAS is a clinical test to determine the reflux of fluid through the puncta, indicating a block in the nasolacrimal duct and dacryocystitis.

1. ROPLAS TEST Rajit Singh Pal Bachelor Of Optometry Eye Hospital Sitapur

2. ROPLAS TEST Regurgitation on pressure over lacrimal sac used to check lacrimal patency. Roplas test may be +ve (if mucus discharge) or –ve (if no mucus discharge). • •

3. Procedure We start by palpation and apply pressure over the lacrimal sac with index finger and press inwardly. Look for regurgitation of mucopurulent discharge from the puncta. Case 1: if mucus discharge regurgitating from puncta indicates the blockage of nasolacrimal duct, which is +ve roplas test. Case 2: no mucus discharge indicates normal nasolacrimal duct, which is –ve roplas test.

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