Abstract

FERNANDEZ-HORTELANO, A.; MORENO-MONTANES, J.; HERAS-MULERO, H.  and  SADABA-ECHARRI, L.M.. Amniotic membrane transplantation with fibrin glue as treatment of refractory conjunctivochalasis. Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol [online]. 2007, vol.82, n.9, pp.571-574. ISSN 0365-6691.

Case report: A 63-year-old man with bilateral conjunctivochalasis presented with tearing, irritation, foreign body sensation and a delayed fluorescein clearance test. After no symptomatic improvement with topical treatment, surgery was carried out, with amniotic membrane transplantation and fibrin sealant. Discussion: Conjunctivochalasis is a frequent disorder that shares symptoms with dry eye syndrome. When there is no response to topical treatment, surgical treatment is needed. The surgical technique described by Tseng, and based on amniotic membrane transplantation without suture, resulted in a very useful response, due to less inflammation and a rapid resolution and improvement of symptoms.

Keywords : Conjunctivochalasis; amniotic membrane; fibrin glue; eye dryness; inflammation.

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