Congenital total eversion of the upper eyelids.

Congenital total eversion of the upper eyelids.

Eight cases of bilateral and 6 cases of unilateral congenital total eversion of the upper eyelids are reported here. It is suggested that an appreciable overlapping of the lower eyelid margin by the upper eyelid is a predisposing factor in the mechanism of eversion in this condition. Treatment by injection of hyaluronidase into the chemotic conjunctiva followed by placement of a lid suture to r...

Congenital eversion of upper eyelids.

ALTHOUGH a very rare condition, a case of congenital eversion of the upper eyelids has recently been ieported from America by Ostriker and Lasky (1954) and Hopen (1955). I have not been able to find any case report in the British literature over the last 20 years. Mann (1937) mentions that congenital entropion and ectropion of the lids are extremely rare. DukeElder (1952) mentions that the lid ...

Congenital bilateral eversion of the eyelids.

The authors report a case of congenital bilateral eversion of the eyelids with secondary conjunctival prolapse in a 4-hour-old neonate. Conservative treatment with hypertonic normal saline, lubricants, antibiotics, and padding was instituted. No surgery was performed. Complete eye opening was achieved by the 10th day after birth. Medical management is advantageous in that it is inexpensive, non...

Non-Surgical Management of Congenital Eversion of the Eyelids

PURPOSE To report the effectiveness of non-invasive management of congenital eversion of the eyelids, a rare condition associated with serious socio-psychological consequences. CASE REPORT Three neonates with congenital eversion of the eyelids and secondary conjunctival chemosis and prolapse were managed with 5% hypertonic normal saline, lubricants, antibiotics, and padding. Complete eye open...

Bilateral congenital entropion of the upper eyelids.