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Tarsorrhaphy as Treatment for Severe Conjunctival Oedema
Abstract
Background: Oedema of the conjunctiva which may follow trauma, severe conjunctivitis, parasitic infestation or thyrotrophic exophthalmos presents a problem to the ophthalmologist because of protracted period of regression. In the past, using only drugs, it took over a period of 3 months for cases of severe conjunctival oedema to regress. The effect of tarsorrhaphy in combination with drugs as a treatment modality for conjunctival oedema was therefore considered.
Method: A retrospective review of 35 consecutive cases of severe conjunctival oedema treated with drugs and temporary tarsorrhaphy at Delta Hospital, Aba. Main Outcome Measure: Regression time of the oedema.
Results: Irrespective of the aetiology of the conjunctival oedema, regression time ranged from 7 days to 28 days, about one third the period it took cases treated – with drugs – alone to regress.
Conclusion: Temporary Tarsorrhaphy facilitates regression of large conjunctival oedema.
Jnl of Medical Investigation and Practice Vol.1 2000: 54-56
Method: A retrospective review of 35 consecutive cases of severe conjunctival oedema treated with drugs and temporary tarsorrhaphy at Delta Hospital, Aba. Main Outcome Measure: Regression time of the oedema.
Results: Irrespective of the aetiology of the conjunctival oedema, regression time ranged from 7 days to 28 days, about one third the period it took cases treated – with drugs – alone to regress.
Conclusion: Temporary Tarsorrhaphy facilitates regression of large conjunctival oedema.
Jnl of Medical Investigation and Practice Vol.1 2000: 54-56
