Modified Anterior Lamellar Recession for All Grades of Upper Eyelid Trachomatous Cicatricial Entropion

Modified Anterior Lamellar Recession for All Grades of Upper Eyelid Trachomatous Cicatricial Entropion

This study aims to assess the combination of anterior lamellar recession (ALR) with blepharoplasty, suprasternal fixation, and internal eyelash bulb extirpation of aberrant lashes posteriorly located in patients with any grade of upper eyelid trachomatous cicatricial entropion

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients presented with upper lid trachomatous cicatricial entropion associated with rubbing lashes.
• Patients having a history of argon laser ablation, electrolysis, epilation, or past unsuccessful surgery were also included

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with a follow-up period of fewer than 12 months.
• Patients with very severe UCE and required posterior lamellar grafts.
• Patients with etiology other than trachoma.
• Patients with dysplastic lashes without entropion were excluded