Publication Cover
Orbit
The International Journal on Orbital Disorders, Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery
Volume 37, 2018 - Issue 5
195
Views
2
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Original Article

Modified treatment of distichiasis with direct tarsal strip excision without mucosal graft

, , , &
Pages 341-343 | Received 30 Jun 2017, Accepted 29 Dec 2017, Published online: 09 Jan 2018

References

  • Hill JC. Trichiasis and distichiasis. Can J Ophthalmol. 1976;11:353–354.
  • McCord C, Tannenbaum M, Nunery W eds. Oculoplastic Surgery. 3rd ed. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins; 1995:246.
  • Freuh B. Treatment of distichiasis with cryotherapy. Ophthalmic Surg. 1981;12:100–103.
  • Delaney MR, Rogers PA. A simplified cryotherapy technique for trichiasis and distichiasis. Aust J Ophthalmol. 1984;12:1636.
  • Anderson RL, Harvey JT. Lid splitting and posterior lamella cryosurgery for congenital and acquired distichiasis. Arch Ophthalmol. 1981;99:631–634. doi:10.1001/archopht.1981.03930010631008.
  • Wolfley D. Excision of individual follicles for the management of congenital distichiasis and localized trichiasis. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 1987;24(1):22–26.
  • Keller HH. Surgery of the eyelid edge: references for general practice. Klin Monatsbl Augenheilkd. 1990;196:417–418. doi:10.1055/s-2008-1046212.
  • Vaughn GL, Dortzbach RK, Sires BS, Lemke BN. Eyelid splitting with excision or microhyfrecation for distichiasis. Arch Ophthalmol. 1997;115:282–284. doi:10.1001/archopht.1997.01100150284028.
  • McCracken MS, Kikkawa DO, Vasani SN. Treatment of trichiasis and distichiasis by eyelash trephination. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006;22(5):349–351. doi:10.1097/01.iop.0000229872.81219.9e.
  • Dortzbach RK, Butera RT. Excision of distichiasis eyelashes through a tarsoconjunctival trapdoor. Arch Ophthalmol. 1978;96:111–112. doi:10.1001/archopht.1978.03910050067016.
  • McCord CP. Surgery of the eyelids. In: Duane TD ed. Clinical Ophthalmology. Philadelphia: Harper & Row; 1987:1–53.
  • White JH. Correction of distichiasis by tarsal resection and mucous membrane grafting. Am J Ophthalmol. 1975;80(3 Pt 2):507–508. doi:10.1016/0002-9394(75)90216-0.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.