Collagen Shield Contact Lens Use After Eyelid Surgery

Meltzer, Murray A.; Nassif, John; Hyde, Kenneth J.; Arthurs, Bryan

doi:10.1097/00002341-199212000-00009

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“…Meltzer and colleagues 5 used collagen shield contact lenses in 32 patients who underwent upper lid surgery. Their study showed excellent results in wound healing and protection of the corneal epithelium with the use of short‐term contact lenses (12 to 24 hours), however, the authors did not describe the details of the lid surgery, including whether it involved the upper or lower eyelid.…”

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Soft contact lens use for upper eyelid surgery

Awan

Musadiq

Sandramouli

2009

Clinical and Experimental Optometry

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Purpose:To evaluate the usefulness of silicone hydrogel soft contact lenses in upper eyelid procedures. Methods: Thirteen patients (14 eyes) who had full thickness upper lid reconstruction were studied. PureVision contact lenses were placed on the eyes at the commencement of the surgery. To evaluate the effectiveness of soft contact lens use, we looked at comfort, conjunctival injection, chemosis, corneal abrasion, lid oedema, evidence of infection and speed of healing. Results: Nine eyes (64.29 per cent) were entirely asymptomatic. Three eyes developed corneal abrasions and changing the contact lenses led to resolution of the symptoms. One eye developed cloudy vision at one week due to accumulation of discharge behind the contact lens and another eye had foreign body sensation. Both had immediate relief with contact lenses removal. Mean duration of contact lens wear was 19.5 days (range, seven to 35 days). There were no cases of chemosis, infection, unexplained post-operative inflammation or delayed wound healing. Conclusions: Despite its limitations, our study suggests that a soft contact lens may be a useful option in upper lid surgery.

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“…Soft contact lens use has been reported after Fasanella ptosis surgery as a protective corneal device with good results 4 . Collagen shield contact lenses provide greater comfort and protection from corneal exposure with reduced tissue reaction after eyelid surgery 5 …”

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