Tarsorrhaphy

Tarsorrhaphy is a surgical operation that involves complete or partial suturing of the edges of the eyelids. This operation is performed to protect the cornea of ​​the eye or to ensure its healing as a result of injury.

Tarsorrhaphy is performed for conditions such as corneal inflammation, neuroparalytic keratopathy, dry eye syndrome, ectropion and lagophthalmos. Suturing the eyelids allows you to reduce the exposed surface of the eye, preventing it from drying out and injury.

The operation can be temporary or permanent. For temporary tarsorrhaphy, the eyelids are sutured with non-absorbable suture for several weeks or months. For permanent tarsorrhaphy, the eyelids are sutured completely or partially using absorbable sutures.

Tarsorrhaphy is usually performed under local anesthesia. An incision is made along the edge of the eyelid, then the edges of the eyelids are sutured to each other. After surgery, you may experience some redness and swelling in the eye area. Complete healing occurs within a few weeks.

Tarsorrhaphy is one of the methods of surgical treatment of eyelid diseases. This procedure involves suturing the edges of the eyelid or part thereof.

Tarsorrhaphy can be performed for various diseases such as ptosis, ectropion, entropion, scars, etc. During the operation, the surgeon excises scar tissue, removes adhesions and sutures, and then sutures the edges of the eyelids.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and takes about 30-60 minutes. After surgery, the patient may experience discomfort and swelling in the eye area, but the symptoms subside after a few days.

One of the benefits of tarsorrhaphy is its effectiveness in protecting the cornea from damage and speeding up its healing. In addition, the procedure can improve the appearance of the eye, reduce swelling and improve vision.

However, like any other surgery, tarsorrhaphy has its own risks and complications, such as infection, bleeding, suture rejection, etc. Therefore, before carrying out the procedure, it is necessary to undergo a full examination and consult with a doctor.

Overall, tarsorrhaphy is an effective treatment for eyelid diseases and can be recommended for patients who suffer from these problems.

Tarsorrhaphy is a surgical operation to correct the shape and position of the upper eyelid, in which partial suturing of its free edges is performed during surgery on the lacrimal gland or the skin of the outer orbit. The impact can be either complete or partial; the latter case involves suturing only the lateral half of the free edge of the upper eyelids. Most often it is performed as a method of plastic surgery of the internal part or in the treatment of eyelid injuries, drooping or eversion of the eyelids, scar changes in the eyelids after burns or inflammatory diseases of the organ of vision. This operation is quite complex to perform; it requires special knowledge and skills of the surgeon, caution and careful adherence to each stage of manipulation. Tarsorrhaphy is an operation on the eyelid, the task of which is to correct the anatomical norm of the fold in the crease area or completely hide the lacrimal tubercle. One of the most common eyelid surgeries is considered