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[Distichiasis]
Jelena Skunca1, Ivanka Petric, Blanka Doko-Mandić
1Klinika za ocne bolesti Sveucilista u Zagrebu, Klinicka bolnica Sestre milosrdnice, Zagreb, Hrvatska.
Summary
Distichiasis, an eyelid anomaly with extra eyelashes, can cause eye irritation. Treatment involving lid splitting and cryotherapy showed very good results in a young patient.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Genetics
Background:
- Distichiasis is a rare eyelid anomaly characterized by an extra row of eyelashes.
- These abnormal cilia originate from meibomian gland openings, potentially causing ocular surface issues.
Observation:
- A case study details a 9-year-old Caucasian girl with bilateral and symmetric distichiasis.
- The condition involved abnormal eyelashes arising from the posterior eyelid margin.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention using lid splitting followed by cryotherapy was performed.
- This treatment targeted the posterior lamella of the eyelid to address the aberrant cilia.
Implications:
- The described technique yielded very good results in treating congenital distichiasis.
- This approach offers a potential therapeutic option for managing distichiasis and preventing associated corneal damage.