Delayed-Onset Orbital Abscess After Orbital Blowout Fracture Repair Using Porous Polyethylene Implant.

This study aims at documenting a rare case of delayed-onset orbital abscess following the use of a nonabsorbable porous polyethylene implant in orbital fracture repair, highlighting the potential long-term risks associated with non-biodegradable orbital implants. A 44-year-old man presented with diplopia on down gaze, proptosis, and eyelid edema for 2 weeks. He had undergone repair of an inferior orbital wall fracture with a porous polyethylene implant 5 years ago.

Efficacy of adjuvant mitomycin-C and triamcinolone-impregnated nasal packing for endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy.

Aim: To compare the success rate and complications of adjuvant use of mitomycin C and triamcinolone-impregnated biodegradable nasal packing (TABP) in endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). And to evaluate the efficacy of combining intraoperative mitomycin C and TABP for endoscopic DCR.

Methods: A total of 198 eyes of 148 patients who underwent endoscopic DCR for acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction were retrospectively analysed.

Binocular function in patients with intermittent exotropia accompanied by unilateral congenital ptosis.

Patients with intermittent exotropia (IXT) have a wide range of binocular deficits. This study aims to evaluate the effect of ptosis on the binocular function of patients with IXT. Clinical records of 45 IXT patients with congenital ptosis (IXT-ptosis group) and 58 age-matched IXT patients without ptosis (IXT only group) who presented for eye examination between January 2017 and June 2020 were retrospectively reviewed.

Characteristics of Postoperative Anisocoria After Medial Orbital Wall Fracture Repair.

The purpose of this study was to present the clinical characteristics and etiology of patients with anisocoria after medial wall fracture repair. This study was a retrospective, noncomparative case series of postoperative anisocoria after medial orbital wall fracture repair. Data regarding patient demographics, laterality, signs and symptoms at presentation, interval between injury and surgery, fracture size using orbital computed tomography, pupil size of mydriasis, time of discovery of postoperative mydriasis, time of resolution of anisocoria, surgical outcomes, and complications were collected.

IgG4-related disease presenting as recurrent scleritis combined with optic neuropathy.

Background: We report a case of atypical presentation of IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) with recurrent scleritis and optic nerve involvement.

Case Presentation: A 61-year-old male presented with ocular pain and injection in his left eye for 2 months. Ocular examination together with ancillary testing led to the diagnosis of scleritis, which relapsed in spite of several courses of steroid treatment.

Lacrimal Ductal Fistula After Lateral Canthoplasty.

We report a rare case of lacrimal ductal fistula in a patient who underwent esthetic lateral canthoplasty. A 37-year-old woman was referred to our hospital with tearing in right eye after cosmetic lateral canthoplasty of both eyes. The patient was treated with silicone tube intubation at a local medical center, but the symptoms were not resolved.

Relationship Between Visual Acuity and Corneal Curvature Change in Children After Epiblepharon Surgery.

Purpose: To determine the relationship between visual acuity and corneal curvature change in children after epiblepharon correction surgery by corneal topography.

Methods: The authors retrospectively reviewed the data of 62 children (121 eyes) who had epiblepharon surgery. The authors measured keratometric values of corneal curvature for 2 corneal zones: central 3 and 5 mm zone.

Comparison of Orbital Preadipocyte Adipogenesis Between Pediatric and Adult Graves Ophthalmopathy.

To investigate the difference of adipogenesis in orbital preadipocytes between pediatric and adult Graves ophthalmopathy (GO) under lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation in vitro.Orbital preadipocytes from pediatric and adult GO patients during eyelid or orbital surgery were cultured. The orbital preadipocytes in pediatric and adult GO were divided into group A and group B.

Porous Polyethylene Implant Associated With Delayed Orbital Complications and Osteomyelitis After Orbital Reconstruction.

Orbital implants are commonly used to repair orbital blowout fractures, to restore the functional and anatomical structure of the orbit. Porous polyethylene implants are a type of alloplastic implant and are widely used for orbital reconstruction as micropores facilitate the growth of fibers and blood vessels through the material. Rare complications associated with porous polyethylene implants used to treat blowout fractures include delayed orbital inflammation and osteomyelitis.

Changes in Corneal Curvature After Epiblepharon Surgery in Children.

Purpose: We aimed to determine the change in corneal topography for 2-different corneal zones and 4-quadrants after epiblepharon correction in children.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 39 patients (74 eyes) who underwent epiblepharon surgery. Keratometry measurements of corneal curvature were performed for 2 optical zones defined as circular areas with a radius of 3 and 5 mm from the corneal apex.

Ocular Motility After Repair of Combined Medial and Inferior Orbital Wall Fractures With Extended Conjunctival Incision With Inferior Oblique Reattachment.

Purpose: To describe ocular motility and effectiveness of an extended conjunctival incision with reattachment of the inferior oblique muscle to repair combined orbital medial and inferior wall fractures.

Methods: The authors retrospectively studied 20 eyes from 20 patients who underwent combined orbital medial and inferior wall fractures surgery with reattachment of the inferior oblique muscle from January 2007 to December 2011. Single large L-shaped implant was inserted into the fracture site.

Comparison Between Continuous Buried Suture and Interrupted Buried Suture Methods for Double Eyelid Blepharoplasty.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to compare the surgical outcomes between interrupted and continuous buried suture methods in double eyelid blepharoplasty in Koreans.

Methods: Medical records of 204 patients (392 eyes) who underwent double eyelid operation by buried suture method and who were followed up for at least more than 3 months were reviewed. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to the buried suture method; an interrupted group (88 patients) and a continuous group (116 patients).