A Modified Surgical Technique for 2 Cases of Conjunctivochalasis Near the Lower Punctum.
- Author:
Cheon Kyu PARK
1
;
Nam Chun CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine Chonbuk National University, Chonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Conjunctivochalasis;
Modified surgical technique
- MeSH:
Anesthesia, Local;
Conjunctiva;
Eyelids;
Humans;
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases;
Male
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1993;34(1):75-78
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Conjunctivochalasis is an isolated bilateral condition in which redundant conjunctival tissue overlies the lower eyelid margin or covers the lower pmctum. It produces tearing by mechanical obstruction of the lower punctum and/or mechanical disruption of normal outflow of the lacrimal film. A modified surgical technique, simple local excision of redundant conjuctiva in the crescent shape along the plica semilunaris and the lower bulbar conjunctiva between limbus and lower fornix, relieved epiphora in two male patients with redundant conjunctiva near the lower punctum. Surgery was done under the local anesthesia without postoperattve complications. Authers emphasize the importance of careful examination of conjunctivochalasis during ocular examination of patient complaining tearing.
