Ankylosymblepharon

Ankylosymblepharon: definition, causes, symptoms and treatment

Ankylosymblepharon is a condition in which a person's upper and/or lower eyelids become welded together. The name of this condition comes from the Greek words "ankylo-", which means "fusion", "binding", "sym-" - "together, with", and "blepharon" - "eyelid".

The causes of ankylosymblepharon can be various, including burns, trauma, infections, as well as a number of diseases such as pemphigus, psoriasis and other dermatological diseases. In some cases, ankylosymblepharon may be congenital.

The main symptom of ankylosymblepharon is welding of the upper and/or lower eyelid, which can lead to visual impairment, since the pupil may be closed. There may also be discomfort and pain in the eye area.

Treatment of ankylosymblepharon may include both conservative methods and surgical interventions. Conservative methods may include the use of ointments, eye drops, and other medications to reduce inflammation and improve the condition of the skin around the eyes. In more complex cases, surgical removal of the connecting tissue or stretching of the eyelids may be required.

Overall, ankylosymblepharon is a serious condition that can lead to blurred vision and damage to the eye, so it is important to see an eye doctor for a proper diagnosis and the most effective treatment.

Ankylositis blepharon is a symptom of another disease called Ankylositis blepharon syndrome. In Greek, "Ankylos syndrome" means "blind suture" or "suturing operation" due to its superficial similarity to the ocular sutures that were traditionally used to treat eye injuries in ancient times. The abbreviation ACLS is used to simplify terminology in official documents. The term "blind" refers to a symblephnormal conjunctiva in combination with preauvelation of the paraba. As a result of intervention at this level, the oculomotor nerve is temporarily paralyzed, which leads to a sudden decrease in vision in either one or both eyes. This scenario should be distinguished from cortical nerve palsy, which affects the eye and creates a similar picture but vision is preserved.