The medial spindle procedure for involutional medial ectropion

Arch Ophthalmol. 1985 Nov;103(11):1750-3. doi: 10.1001/archopht.1985.01050110146045.

Abstract

Involutional medial ectropion responds poorly to traditional ectropion procedures. Eversion of the lacrimal punctum must be functionally corrected to reestablish normal corneal wetting physiology as well as tear-lake drainage. We describe our retropunctal approach with emphasis on a new, enhanced closure that utilizes the lower eyelid retractors. This stabilizes the medial eyelid margin in order to obtain and maintain good functional and cosmetic results. This procedure allows a predictable anatomic approach that is easily performed and can be combined with other procedures, such as a lateral tarsal strip, medial canthal tendon plication, or skin graft or flap, when required.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Conjunctiva / surgery
  • Ectropion / surgery*
  • Eyelids / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methods
  • Muscles / surgery
  • Suture Techniques