Inferior eyelid orbicularis muscle folding treatment of senile entropion

Objective Explore the curative effect of correcting the senile entropion by skin removal of Inferior eyelid orbicularis muscle joint loose folds. Methods 45 patients,including 50 eyes ,with senile entropion. By observing the post-operation position of the Inferior eyelid to assess whether the patient has corneal irritation. Results During the follow-up period of 6 to 48 months( 18 months in average),49 eyes were found satisfactory after being treated,Symptom of corneal irritation were disappeared,which accounting for 98%;1 eye relapsed after 4 to 5months,which accounting for 2%,After re-operation,varus had been corrected. Complications,such as ectropion or angular deformity and so on,have not being founded up to now. Conclusion By applying the method of skin removal of inferior eyelid orbicularis muscle joint loose folds in the treatment of senile entropion,we are able to achieve the goal of curing and beautification,and meanwhile it has the advantage of simplicity and guaranteed curative effect and lasting as well.