APR 06, 2023
Ptosis Repair in Pediatric Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day 2022
Oculoplastics, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus
Dr. Meghan Flemmons discusses the surgical repair of congenital pediatric ptosis in this presentation from Pediatric Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day 2022. Topics include the following:
- patient history and examination, especially ptosis amount and levator function
- procedure choice and managing expectations
- frontalis sling operative considerations, including materials, technique, lid height, and infection prevention
- levator resection preoperative planning and operative considerations
- postoperative antibiotic ointment and aggressive lubrication