Eyelash abnormalities

Sep 8, 2018 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Eyelash abnormalities

Introduction Although ingrowing lashes are usually only a minor irritant they may cause permanent scarring of the cornea and threaten sight, especially if the cornea is insensitive or the eye…

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Eyelid retraction

Sep 8, 2018 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Eyelid retraction

Introduction Corneal exposure is the most serious sequel to eyelid retraction. It may also occur with the eyelids in a normal position if there is poor closure, especially in the…

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Instruments

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Introduction In this chapter a basic set of instruments for ophthalmic plastic surgery is suggested. Extra instruments for particular procedures may be added. 5.1 The basic instruments Fig. 5.1 A…

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Blepharoplasty

Sep 8, 2018 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Blepharoplasty

Introduction A predictable sequence of changes occurs in the face as we age. Early changes are barely discernible and few seek a surgeon’s help. Later, more obvious changes lead to…

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Preoperative evaluation

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Introduction In this chapter many of the techniques of examination used in ophthalmic plastic surgery are described. After taking an accurate history it is helpful to approach the examination in…

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Anaesthesia

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Introduction Local anaesthesia is very satisfactory for most ophthalmic plastic procedures. Children and some adults require general anaesthesia. Extensive procedures are more conveniently done under general anaesthesia because of the…

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Basic techniques in ophthalmic plastic surgery

Sep 8, 2018 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Basic techniques in ophthalmic plastic surgery

Introduction Ophthalmic plastic surgery shares many basic techniques with general plastic surgery. During the past 100 years, new techniques have been developed which take maximum advantage of the specialised anatomy…

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Anatomy

Sep 8, 2018 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Anatomy

Introduction The eyelids protect the eyes. Disease which alters eyelid structure or function threatens sight and an understanding of eyelid anatomy and physiology is fundamental to good reconstructive surgery. The…

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Infectious Chorioretinal Diseases

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Abstract Infectious diseases affecting the retinochoroid can present with protean manifestations. A number of organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi can affect the choroid and involve the outer retinal…

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Other Choroidal Disorders

Sep 8, 2018 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Other Choroidal Disorders

Choroidal Rupture Jorge Ruiz-Medrano Jay Chhablani ClĂ­nico San Carlos University Hospital, Ophthalmology Unit, Madrid, Spain LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India Abstract Choroidal ruptures involve a tear of the retinal pigment epithelium,…

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