Direct internal eyelash bulb extirpation for trichiasis
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Surgical Correction for Pediatric Epiblepharon and Trichiasis
Published on: July 8, 2025
J J Dutton1, H A Tawfik, C M DeBacker
1Department of Ophthalmology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|April 5, 2000
Abstract
Purpose:
To evaluate the success of internal eyelash bulb extirpation in the management of trichiasis.
Methods:
The procedure was performed on 26 consecutive eyelids.
Results:
Our technique was successful in all cases, with no recurrence of signs or symptoms.
Conclusions:
Internal eyelash bulb extirpation is a safe and effective technique to remove trichiatic lashes, while avoiding injury to the conjunctiva.
