Management of trichiasis with lid margin split and cryotherapy

Abstract

Purpose

To evaluate outcomes of lid margin split with cryotherapy to the anterior lid lamella for treating trichiasis.

Methods

This prospective study included 20 eyelids of ten patients with trichiasis who were treated with lid margin split and cryotherapy. All patients were followed up for 6 months.

Results

Eighteen eyelids (90%) were successfully treated, and two eyelids (10%) developed recurrence within the follow-up period.

Conclusion

Lid margin split with cryotherapy is an effective and safe method for treating trichiasis.

Keywords:

• trichiasis
• lid margin split
• cryotherapy

Disclosure

The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.