Abstract:Purpose:
Orbital dysplasia is caused by congenital microphthalmos, anophthalmos, or eye atrophy. Orbital volume growth is known to parallel ocular growth and the absence of an eye results in noticeable hemifacial deformity that affects patients’ lives. The aim of this study was to observe the effects of injections of hyaluronic acid gel into the orbit combined with ocular prosthesis to treat orbital dysplasia.
Methods:
Three patients with orbital dysplasia who were 3 to 7 years old treated in our department.… Show more
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