2018
DOI: 10.1007/s10792-018-0936-9
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Recurrent corneal erosion caused by retained sutures in blepharoplasty

Abstract: Suture exposure may occur several years after blepharoplasty and could cause RCE. Thorough exploration of the fornix by double eyelid eversion can identify the hidden sutures in such patients.

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“…Undetected foreign bodies can cause recurrent corneal erosions and corneal scarring, 4 even if they may remain clinically silent for prolonged periods. In case of a presumed organic foreign body, B-mode ultrasound or X-Ray imaging can be helpful tools to detect any unusual material.…”
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“…Undetected foreign bodies can cause recurrent corneal erosions and corneal scarring, 4 even if they may remain clinically silent for prolonged periods. In case of a presumed organic foreign body, B-mode ultrasound or X-Ray imaging can be helpful tools to detect any unusual material.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Периферія рогівки зазвичай залишається інтактною. З'являється в перші 10 років життя, проте рідко дає симптоми до середнього віку [1,5,12]; 8) зміни шарів рогівки внаслідок проведення хірургічного втручання з приводу аномалій рефракції (радіальної кератотомії), трансплантації рогівки або катаракти [8,11,14,19].…”
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“…A suture is placed at the upper edge, or occasionally at the middle, of the tarsal plate through the eyelid skin. Sutures from the blepharoplasty can sometimes cause corneal conjunctival epithelial disorders, 3 manifesting as a tarsal conjunctival foreign body, and ocular complications. 4 The main mechanism resulting in the postblepharoplasty injury of the ocular surface is believed to be the exposure of the suture to the upper eyelid.…”
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