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Involutional entropion of the upper lid.
1Department of Ophthalmology, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana 70121.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Involutional entropion, an aging-related eyelid condition, can affect the upper lid. Surgical correction, similar to lower lid entropion repair, effectively treated this uncommon upper lid presentation.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oculoplastics
- Geriatric Medicine
Background:
- Involutional entropion is an inward turning of the eyelid margin.
- It is typically caused by age-related changes in eyelid tissues, primarily affecting the lower lid.
- Upper eyelid involutional entropion is an uncommon presentation.
Observation:
- Two patients presented with involutional entropion of the upper eyelid.
- Surgical principles typically used for lower lid entropion were applied.
- These principles address increased horizontal and vertical lid laxity.
Findings:
- Surgical correction targeting lid laxity in the upper lid yielded satisfactory results.
- The surgical approach effectively repaired the upper eyelid entropion.
- This demonstrates the applicability of lower lid entropion repair techniques to the upper lid.
Implications:
- The findings suggest that standard surgical techniques for lower lid entropion can be successfully adapted for upper lid involutional entropion.
- This provides a viable treatment option for this rare condition.
- Further research may explore the long-term efficacy and specific modifications for upper lid repair.