(1) Alo Eye Care, Kolkata, India KeywordsEyelid histologySurface epithelium tumorsTumors of the epidermisSquamous papillomaBasal cell carcinomaSquamous cell carcinomaMolluscum contagiosumChalazionAmyloidosis 7.1 Eyelid Histology Eyelid skin characteristically has no rete pegs;…
(1) Alo Eye Care, Kolkata, India KeywordsPrimary eyelid lesionsPapuleNoduleTumorPlaqueVesicleBullaePustuleCystComedonesSecondary eyelid lesionsTelangiectasiaScaleCrustLichenificationErosionUlcerationEschar 2.1 Introduction The aim of this chapter is to help the reader describe and identify the major types…
(1) Alo Eye Care, Kolkata, India KeywordsLateral canthusPeriosteal flapsMyocutaneous flapTenzel’s flap 15.1 General Considerations Tumors involving the lateral canthus are the rarest. Most lateral canthal repairs are usually performed…
(1) Alo Eye Care, Kolkata, India KeywordsEyelid anatomyOrbicularis oculi muscleOrbital septumUpper lid retractorsLevator palpebrae superiorisMüller muscleLower lid retractorsSensory innervation eye lidMotor innervation eye lidLymphatic drainage eye lid 1.1 Introduction…
(1) Alo Eye Care, Kolkata, India KeywordsBiopsyIncisional biopsyShave excisionPunch biopsyExcisional biopsyFrozen sectionMohs micrographic surgery 10.1 Introduction All cases of suspected lid tumors should undergo biopsy and histopathologic confirmation. The…
(1) Alo Eye Care, Kolkata, India KeywordsAnesthesiaRegional sensory blocksInfiltration anesthesiaLacrimal nerveSupraorbital nerveInfratrochlear nerveZygomaticotemporalZygomaticofacialInfraorbital nerve 8.1 Introduction An important decision to be made during the planning of tumor excision and…
(1) Alo Eye Care, Kolkata, India KeywordsClinical evaluationHistory takingEye lid massLid ulcerTreatment options 3.1 Introduction The eyelids may be affected by benign as well as malignant lesions, most of…
(1) Alo Eye Care, Kolkata, India KeywordsHistopathological classificationTNM classificationStaging 4.1 Introduction On the basis of current knowledge, tumors are best classified or delineated based on three parameters: tumor site,…
11.1 Introduction Following cataract surgery, residual lens epithelial cells (LECs) proliferate and migrate from the peripheral posterior capsular bag into the space between the posterior capsule and an optic…
practices comprehensive ophthalmologist with Betz Ophthalmology Associates in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. His areas of interest include refractive-cataract surgery and anterior segment reconstruction. He recently completed his ophthalmology residency at Nassau…
