Chronic exposure keratopathy complicating surgical correction of ptosis in patients with chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia - 05/09/11
Abstract |
PURPOSE: To report chronic exposure keratopathy related to surgical ptosis correction in patients with chronic, progressive, external ophthalmoplegia.
METHODS: Case reports of three patients with chronic exposure keratopathy following blepharoptosis surgery.
RESULTS: We report three patients with chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with chronic corneal complications after surgical ptosis repair. All three gave a history of blepharoptosis and extraocular muscle dysfunction. Each presented with chronic corneal ulceration. All had histories suggestive of ophthalmoplegia. Treatment of corneal ulceration necessitated hospitalization and surgical intervention.
CONCLUSION: Patients with chronic, progressive, external ophthalmoplegia have little ability to properly protect the eye from exposure and are at risk for corneal damage. A thorough ophthalmic history and examination before ptosis surgery may prevent the corneal complications resulting from surgical intervention.
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Vol 130 - N° 4
P. 519-521 - octobre 2000 Retour au numéro
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