2020–2021 BCSC Basic and Clinical Science Course™
7 Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery
Part I: Orbit
Chapter 8: The Anophthalmic Socket
Anophthalmic Socket Complications and Treatment
Anophthalmic Ectropion
Lower eyelid ectropion may result from the loosening of lower eyelid support under the weight of the prosthesis. Frequent removal of the prosthesis or use of a larger prosthesis accelerates the development of eyelid laxity (Fig 8-11). Tightening the lateral or medial canthal tendon may correct the ectropion. Surgeons may combine ectropion repair with deepening of the inferior fornix by recessing the inferior retractor muscle and grafting mucous membrane tissue.
Excerpted from BCSC 2020-2021 series: Section 10 - Glaucoma. For more information and to purchase the entire series, please visit https://www.aao.org/bcsc.