The treatment outcomes of crescent-shaped conjunctiva resection combined with conjunctiva sclera fixation for severe conjunctivochalasis.

OBJECTIVE

To observe the treatment outcomes of a crescent-shaped conjunctiva resection combined with conjunctiva sclera fixation for severe conjunctivochalasis.

PATIENTS AND

METHODS

Eleven (22 eyes) patients with severe conjunctivochalasis were enrolled in this study. They consented to undergo crescent-shaped conjunctiva resection and conjunctiva sclera fixation, to evaluate their symptoms and inspect the lacrimal fluid system. This included the breakup time of the tear film, height and integrity of the lacrimal river, bulbus oculi fluorescein staining pre-operation and 6 m-post-operation.

RESULTS

Within the 22 eyes, the symptoms disappeared or improved in 20 eyes (90.9%). Compared with before the surgery, the tear inspections improved after the surgery. The difference was statistically significant.

CONCLUSIONS

Crescent-shaped conjunctiva resection combined with conjunctiva sclera fixation is safe and effective for severe conjunctivochalasis.