Lash excision in trichiasis

A simple technique for lash excision in the surgical management of trichiasis is described. Of 13 patients treated with this technique, 11 had complete relief of symptoms and 2 had significant improvement in symptoms with the remaining symptoms attributable to other manifestations of their underlying disease. There were no complications in any of the cases from the surgical procedure itself. This procedure is quickly and easily performed and has been found to be particularly useful in elderly and debilitated patients, and in those patients whose trichiasis is associated with conjunctival scarring.