Complications from Eyelid Surgery Andrzej J. Burkat, MD Nicholas Ramey, MD INTRODUCTION Identification and management of potential complications begin before surgery. During the presurgical evaluation, a thorough discussion and easy-to-read…
Management of Oculofacial Dystonias Michael Ehrlich, MD DISEASE DESCRIPTION The most common spastic conditions of the eyelid and face include benign essential blepharospasm (BEB), hemifacial spasm (HFS), and aberrant regeneration…
Management of Trichiasis and Distichiasis Nicole A. Langelier, MD, MBE DISEASE DESCRIPTION Definition (Figure 17.1) Trichiasis — acquired misdirected lashes with normal eyelid position Distichiasis — aberrant growth of lashes…
Management of Malignant Eyelid Lesions Tanya T. Khan, MD EVALUATION OF LESIONS History Time course Waxing/waning appearance History of bleeding or scabbing Beware of the “recurrent chalazion” — if a…
Management of Benign Eyelid Lesions Betsy Colón-Acevedo, MD DISEASE DESCRIPTION Periocular skin lesions are extremely common. Screening for them should be a routine component of the eye examination. No single…
Management of Hordeolum and Chalazion Andrew D. Munro, MD, MA DISEASE DESCRIPTION Focal enlargement and swelling of the eyelid is typically due to two oft-confused conditions, chalazia and hordeola. A…
Epiblepharon Repair Laura B. Enyedi, MD Michelle T. Cabrera, MD DISEASE DESCRIPTION Epiblepharon is typically congenital or developmental and is characterized by a redundant anterior lamella resulting in a horizontal…
Epicanthal Fold Repair Janice C. Liao, MD DISEASE DESCRIPTION An epicanthal fold is a vertical or oblique fold of skin originating from the upper or lower eyelids and extending toward…
Eyelid Retraction Repair Obadah Moushmoush, MD Michael Richard, MD LOWER EYELID RETRACTION DISEASE DESCRIPTION Lower eyelid retraction refers to a malposition of the lower eyelid in which there is visible…
Entropion Repair Usha Reddy, MD DISEASE DESCRIPTION Entropion refers to the inward rotation of the lid margin. It can occur in upper or lower eyelids but most commonly presents in…
