Surgical Anatomy of the Eyelids and Orbit
1 Surgical Anatomy of the Eyelids and Orbit Marcos T. Doxanas Appreciation of eyelid and orbital anatomy has dramatically changed our surgical approaches to problems in these areas. No longer…
Eyelid Laceration Repair
Eyelid Laceration Repair Robert C. Kersten The first concern when dealing with a lacerated eyelid is to perform a complete eye examination to rule out associated intraocular trauma. Attention should…
Fundamental Techniques in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
2 Fundamental Techniques in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Marcos T. Doxanas Fundamental techniques in ophthalmic plastic surgery are similar to those shared by all surgical specialties. The goal of the operative…
Cryotherapy
5 Cryotherapy Thaddeus S. Nowinski Clinical research evaluating cryotherapy of benign and malignant eyelid tumors produced an unexpected side effect—the loss of eyelashes in the treated area. Follow-up studies confirmed…
Primary Fitting and Wearing Problems
7 Primary Fitting and Wearing Problems Systemic Disease Febrile Illnesses, Immune Compromise, Medication Use Allergy Primary Ocular Disease Lid Diseases Conjunctival Diseases Corneal Diseases Tear Deficiency, Disorders of Lacrimation,…
Alterations of Contact Lenses
6 Alterations of Contact Lenses Wetting Problems Material Defects Discoloration and Fading Deposits Components of the Tear Fluid Jelly Bumps Wetting Problems Symptoms: Fluctuations in visual acuity associated with…
Causes of Contact Lens Damage
5 Causes of Contact Lens Damage Handling, Hygiene, Wearing Times The Patient’s Hands The Lens Case Wearing Times Fitting Errors The causes of contact-lens-related ocular injury are often not…
Treatment of Contact Lens Complications
10 Treatment of Contact Lens Complications General Aspects General Treatment Procedures Special Treatment Procedures Lid Diseases Conjunctival Diseases Scleral Diseases Corneal Diseases Intraocular Findings Glaucoma Dry Eye, Tear- Deficiency…
Frequency of Contact Lens Complications
9 Frequency of Contact Lens Complications Analysis of Contact Lens Complications Analysis of Contact Lens Complications Contact lens complications and their frequency of occurrence have been the subject of…
Eye Injuries in Contact Lens Wearers
8 Eye Injuries in Contact Lens Wearers Types of Ocular Trauma Trauma Involving Foreign Bodies Perforated Globe Ocular Contusion Chemical Injury Consequences for Contact Lens Wearers Types of Ocular…
