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Br J Ophthalmol 1995;79:667-671 doi:10.1136/bjo.79.7.667
  • Research Article

Orbital expansion of the congenitally anophthalmic socket.

  1. S M Tucker,
  2. N Sapp and
  3. R Collin
  1. Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois University, Springfield, USA.

      Abstract

      BACKGROUND--Congenital anophthalmos is a rare condition in which intervention at an early age can stimulate orbital expansion and maximise facial symmetry. Much is still unknown, however, regarding the degree of soft tissue and bony orbital growth achieved using the orbital expanders presently available. METHODS--A retrospective review of 59 congenitally anophthalmic orbits in 42 patients was carried out. RESULTS--The soft tissue and bony orbital expansion achieved using serial solid shapes is reported, and experience with hydrophilic expanders and inflatable silicone expanders is reviewed. CONCLUSION--Although serially fitted solid shapes in the orbit lead to increased expansion of orbital soft tissue and bone compared with no orbital implant, further orbital tissue enlargement is required. The inflatable silicone expander may allow more rapid and extensive orbital tissue expansion, but design changes are needed to achieve this.

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