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[Botulinum toxin injections for senile entropium].
I Lanzl1, R-L Merté2, M Poimenidou3
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München.
Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
|January 23, 2015
Summary
Age-related lower eyelid changes can cause senile entropium. Botulinum toxin injections offer temporary symptom relief for 3.8 months, providing a non-surgical treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Gerontology
- Dermatology
Context:
- Ageing leads to involutive changes in lower eyelid collagen and muscular structures.
- These changes can result in the development of senile entropium, an inward turning of the eyelid.
- Senile entropium affects patient comfort and vision.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of botulinum toxin injections in treating senile entropium.
- To determine the duration of symptom relief provided by botulinum toxin.
- To assess botulinum toxin as a non-surgical alternative for entropium management.
Summary:
- Botulinum toxin injections target the dislocated orbicularis muscle in the lower eyelid.
- Treatment resulted in a mean symptom cessation of 3.8 months.
- Repeat injections are feasible, and the treatment is suitable for patients unsuitable for surgery.
Impact:
- Botulinum toxin injections provide a viable, albeit temporary, non-surgical treatment for senile entropium.
- This approach offers an alternative for patients who cannot undergo or prefer to avoid surgical correction.
- Further research may explore optimizing injection techniques and duration of effect.
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