Oculoplastics News

Surgery for orbital blow-out fractures in pediatric patients tends to have good long-term outcomes as long as intervention is not delayed for an extended period of time, a study found.

Dacryocystorhinostomy proved largely effective in alleviating the symptoms of nasolacrimal duct obstruction in patients treated with high-dose radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, particularly when delayed until at least 12 months after the completion of radiation therapy, a study found.

Axial globe length in patients with ectropion correlated with involutional eyelid malposition and may influence its onset, a study found.

Multiple applications of mitomycin C proved to be largely safe and effective after endocanalicular laser dacryocystorhinostomy, a study found.

Most patients undergoing multiple operations for open-globe injuries had worse postoperative visual acuity compared to patients requiring a single operation, a large study found.

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — An oculoplastic surgeon shared pearls to help the general ophthalmologist diagnose and treat oculoplastic disorders in a presentation here.

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — One oculoplastic surgeon who has been serving at Walter Reed hospital shared several essential lessons he has learned while treating troops with severe ocular injuries received in battle.

Ptosis of the upper eyelid can be disturbing to an individual because of cosmesis and a compromised visual field. Weakness in the muscles, namely levator and Müller’s muscles, lead to ptosis. Ptosis may be caused by damage or trauma to the muscle that raises the eyelid, damage to the nerve that controls the muscle, namely the oculomotor nerve or third cranial nerve, or damage to the superior cervical sympathetic ganglion.

External browpexy was demonstrated to be a viable alternative to internal browpexy in the enhancement of subjective outcomes after blepharoplasty, according to a study.

The comprehensive ophthalmology program for Kiawah Eye 2012 will abide by a theme of “From Good to Great” regarding all aspects of surgical procedures, with expert commentary and direction from specialists concerning diagnosis, medication and surgical technique.