Management of trichiasis with lid margin split and cryotherapy.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To evaluate outcomes of lid margin split with cryotherapy to the anterior lid lamella for treating trichiasis.

METHODS:

This prospective study included 20 eyelids of ten patients with trichiasis who were treated with lid margin split and cryotherapy. All patients were followed up for 6 months.

RESULTS:

Eighteen eyelids (90%) were successfully treated, and two eyelids (10%) developed recurrence within the follow-up period.

CONCLUSION:

Lid margin split with cryotherapy is an effective and safe method for treating trichiasis.

• Authors: Amr Khafagy, Mostafa Mahmoud Mostafa, Fathi Fooshan
• Journal: Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) (Clin Ophthalmol) Vol. 6 Pg. 1815-7 ( 2012) ISSN: 1177-5483 [Electronic] New Zealand
• PMID: 23185112 (Publication Type: Journal Article)