EYELID DEFECTS

SYMPTOMS

Defects of eyelids can be since birth (Coloboma) or can result due to trauma or excision of tumors of eyelids.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEFECTS

Defects of eye lids can be small / large (depending on involvement of eyelid) or they can be superficial of full thickness ( depending on depth of involvement)

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURES

Smaller defects can be closed primarily after some release of skin (simple closure).

Superficial wounds can also be closed with full thickness skin grafts (usually from opposite eye lids).

Major and full thickness defects might need reconstruction of eyelids by bringing in skin from the temporal region, cheek, forehead or from adjacent eyelids.

EXPECTED COMPLICATIONS

Minor wound infections. Generally managed conservatively .

Few minor corrections may be required in future.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

Very good

APPROXIMATE DURATION OF PROCEDURE

1 to 2 hours

APPROXIMATE DURATION OF THE HOSPITAL STAY

1 to 2 days admission . For staged procedures patients might need a secondary procedure within 3 to 4 weeks as a day care procedure.

CHANCES OF SUCCESS

More than 95%

LONG TERM EFFECTS