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Rachna Meel1, Saranya Devi2, Anita Ganger3
1Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology Services, Dr. RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India.
International Ophthalmology
|August 14, 2017
Summary
This report details a rare case of severe microblepharon in a neonate, a condition affecting eyelid development. Surgical intervention is crucial for managing associated infectious keratitis and ensuring optimal visual outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neonatal Care
- Surgical Reconstruction
Background:
- Microblepharon is a rare congenital condition characterized by abnormally small eyelids.
- Severe microblepharon can lead to complications such as exposure keratitis and visual impairment.
