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Senile entropion. Pathogenesis and treatment
Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|October 1, 1978
Summary
Lower eyelid entropion surgery, which corrects defects in eyelid retractors, was performed on twelve patients. Two patients experienced a recurrence of this condition following the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Techniques
- Eyelid Anatomy
Background:
- Lower eyelid entropion results from a defect in the lower eyelid retractors, leading to aponeurosis attenuation.
- This condition causes the eyelid margin to turn inward, irritating the eye surface.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a surgical procedure designed to restore normal lower eyelid anatomy in patients with lower lid entropion.
Main Methods:
- A surgical technique was employed to reapproximate the anatomical structures of the lower eyelid.
- The procedure was performed on a cohort of twelve patients diagnosed with lower lid entropion.
Main Results:
- The surgical intervention aimed to correct the anatomical defect causing lower eyelid entropion.
- Out of the twelve patients who underwent surgery, two cases showed a recurrence of the entropion condition.
Conclusions:
- The surgical procedure for lower lid entropion shows promise in restoring normal anatomy.
- Further investigation may be warranted to address the recurrence rate observed in this patient group.