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Botulinum toxin for lower lid entropion correction.
1Bawri Nethralaya, Shillong, India. mintud@hotmail.com
Orbit (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
|February 2, 2011
Summary
Botulinum toxin injections offer a temporary solution for lower eyelid entropion, lasting 8-26 weeks. This easy technique effectively treats senile entropion and some congenital cases.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Aesthetics
Background:
- Lower eyelid entropion, a condition causing inward turning of the eyelid margin, can be senile or congenital.
- Current treatments may be invasive or have limitations.
Observation:
- A prospective clinical study evaluated botulinum toxin efficacy for lower lid entropion.
- Twenty patients (17 senile, 3 congenital) received preseptal orbicularis muscle injections.
Findings:
- Botulinum toxin provided temporary relief for both senile and congenital lower lid entropion.
- Treatment hiệu quả lasted between 8 and 26 weeks.
Implications:
- Botulinum toxin injection is a simple and effective temporary treatment for senile entropion.
- This method shows promise for managing certain cases of congenital entropion.
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