Senile entropion - Cure rate by retractor tightening and horizontal shortening

Abstract

Purpose: In order to clarify the efficiency of two operations aimed at curing the principal causes of senile entropion, a consecutive series of patients were examined. Material: In 19 lids, the lower lid retractors were tightened transcutaneously and in 45 a simultaneous horizontal lid shortening was performed. Surgery was uneventful in all cases. The patients were reexamined 7-53 months after surgery. Results: In the group with mere retractor surgery were five recurrences; all lids that also had a horizontal shortening were satisfactorily cured. Conclusion: Lower eyelid retractor tightening with simultaneous horizontal shortening of the lid is recommended to correct senile operation with a lasting result.