Correction of enophthalmos and deep supratarsal suilcus by posterior subperiosteal glass bead implantation

Abstract

55 cases of posterior subperiosteal glass bead implantation are presented. The technique and complications are described. This operation is our procedure of choice in anophthalmic enophthalmos with a supratarsal sulcus deformity and has become a standard procedure in the Oculo-Plastic and Reconstructive Department of the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Ho3pital The operation has proved its usefulness in approximately 100 cases operated on in the last 7 years. The procedure is simple and relatively free of complications if performed according to the technique described.