Equis ISSN 2398-2977
Eyelid: tarsorrhaphy - temporary
Contributor(s): Keith Barnett, Paul E Miller, Graham Munroe
Introduction
- To provide physical support for the cornea and globe by completely covering it by temporarily suturing the eyelids together, thereby aiding its repair.
- To decrease light passage.
Uses
- Protection of cornea.
- Corneal injury, wound or healing .
- Photophobia (rare).
Advantages
- Strong - lasts up to 10-14 days.
- Unlikely to slip.
- Can be undertaken in standing sedated horse.
Disadvantages
- Through-and-through technique can → rubbing of cornea by sutures.
- Unable to visualize and monitor cornea.
- ? decreases concentrations of medications at cornea by physical obstruction.
Requirements
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Preparation
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Procedure
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Aftercare
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Outcomes
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Prognosis
- Depends upon primary ocular problem.
Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers