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Lateral cantholysis for cataract surgery.

Sreekumari Pushpoth¹, Katya Tambe, Soupramanien Sandramouli

¹Wolverhampton and Midland Counties Eye Infirmary, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Summary

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A patient with a narrow palpebral aperture underwent phacoemulsification surgery. A lateral cantholysis and tarsal strip procedure were successfully used to manage the narrow eyelid.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Techniques

Background:

Narrow palpebral aperture can pose challenges during ophthalmic surgery.
Phacoemulsification is a common cataract surgery technique.

Observation:

A patient presented with a narrow palpebral aperture requiring surgical modification.
Elaborate lateral cantholysis was performed prior to phacoemulsification.

Findings:

Phacoemulsification surgery proceeded without complications after lateral cantholysis.
A subsequent lateral tarsal strip procedure was performed to correct lower lid position.

Implications:

Lateral cantholysis is an effective technique for widening the palpebral aperture in challenging cases.
Combined procedures can ensure successful surgical outcomes and proper eyelid support.