Temporary eyelid closure appliquÃ©

Chris Robinson; Avi Tantri; Erin Shriver; Thomas Oetting

doi:10.1001/archopht.124.4.546

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Temporary eyelid closure appliquÃ©

Chris Robinson, Avi Tantri, Erin Shriver and Thomas Oetting

Archives of ophthalmology (1960), Vol.124(4), pp.546-549

04/2006

DOI: 10.1001/archopht.124.4.546

PMID: 16606882

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Abstract

Tarsorrhaphy is used for the treatment of severe ocular surface disorders and for damage from ocular exposure. The temporary tarsorrhaphy has been shown to aid in the healing of corneal epithelial defects. A variety of temporary techniques have been suggested that allow eyelid closure not only to enable epithelial healing but also to allow access to the eye. We describe a temporary eyelid closure appliqué, similar to the Stamler eyelid splint, that provides nearly complete closure of the eyelid that will last for days. The technique is inexpensive, can be applied by a family member with minimal training, and can be used in almost any setting.

Corneal Diseases - therapy

Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures - instrumentation

Sensory Deprivation

Splints

Humans

Middle Aged

Adult

Female

Male

Wound Healing

Epithelium, Corneal - pathology

Eyelids - surgery

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Creators: Chris Robinson - Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242-1091, USA
Avi Tantri
Erin Shriver
Thomas Oetting
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Archives of ophthalmology (1960), Vol.124(4), pp.546-549
DOI: 10.1001/archopht.124.4.546
PMID: 16606882
NLM abbreviation: Arch Ophthalmol
ISSN: 0003-9950
eISSN: 1538-3601
Publisher: American Medical Association; United States
Language: English
Date published: 04/2006
Academic Unit: Otolaryngology; Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Record Identifier: 9983980400102771

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