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PURPOSE To review the results of medial canthal reconstruction with the medial (transnasal or transglabellar) semicircular flap. METHODS Medical charts of 38 patients who underwent the described procedure were reviewed. After tumor excision, a semicircular flap created along the nasal bridge or glabella was advanced to the canthal defect; if necessary, this flap was combined with other reconstructive methods. RESULTS The patients (19 male, 19 female; mean age, 66 years) had basal cell (n = 36) or squamous cell (n = 2) carcinomas. The mean tumor diameter was 9.2 mm (range, 3-21 mm). Tumor epicenters were in the midcanthal area in 21 patients (55%) and in the infra- or supracanthal areas in 17 patients (45%). After excision, 22 patients had only canthal defects, and 16 had an associated upper and/or lower eyelid defect. To cover the defect, the medial semicircular flap alone was used in 19 patients (50%) and in association with other flaps in 19 patients (50%). The excisional defect was primarily closed in 37 patients (97%). Flap necrosis or infection did not occur. During follow-up (range, 1-91 months; median, 19 months), 10 patients (26%) developed a total of 17 complications. Three patients (8%) required secondary surgery for eyelid reconstruction-related complications. CONCLUSIONS Transnasal or transglabellar semicircular flap may be a good alternative for medial canthal reconstruction. For large or complex defects, the medial semicircular flap can be combined with other periocular flaps. In the latter case, postoperative complications requiring secondary surgery may develop.

PURPOSE To investigate the association between upper eyelid position relative to the corneal light reflex (MRD1) and to delineate an association between eyelid height and involutional lower eyelid entropion. METHODS Retrospective study of patients presenting for entropion repair to an academic ophthalmic plastic surgery service. A total of 111 patients were included in the study; 95 had unilateral involutional lower eyelid entropion, and 16 had bilateral lower eyelid entropion. Patients with a history of previous eyelid surgery, trauma, upper eyelid entropion, or cicatricial changes were excluded from the study. RESULTS Of the 95 patients with unilateral involutional lower eyelid entropion, 45 (47.4%) had a lesser MRD1 on the side ipsilateral to the involutional lower eyelid entropion. In this unilateral group, the mean MRD1 (± standard deviation) on the ipsilateral to the involutional lower eyelid entropion was 2.9 (±1.2) mm, while the mean MRD1 on the contralateral side was 3.3 (±1.0) mm. This difference was 0.4 mm and was statistically significant (p < 0.0001). Most patients with unilateral involutional entropion demonstrated a right-sided involutional lower eyelid entropion (56 of 95; 58.9%), although this finding was not statistically significant (p = 0.083). The frequency of true blepharoptosis (MRD1 ≤ 2.0 mm) was 24 of 95 (25.3%) in the unilateral involutional entropion group and was even higher in the bilateral involutional lower eyelid entropion group, with 7 of 16 (43.8%) patients exhibiting bilateral blepharoptosis. CONCLUSIONS Patients presenting with involutional lower eyelid entropion tend to have a relatively reduced MRD1 on the ipsilateral (affected) side. When both lower eyelids are affected by involutional entropion, the reduced MRD1 tends to be more pronounced.

Trichiasis refers to eyelashes in normal anatomic position that are misdirected posteriorly toward the ocular surface. This malposition is in contrast to distichiasis, in which accessory eyelashes originate from an abnormal position at or near the Meibomian gland orifices. Lash ptosis is the global declination of upper eyelid lashes despite a well-positioned eyelid margin. In this chapter, we review normal eyelash anatomy as well as the various causes and treatment options to address these abnormal lashes.

Objective To review the published literature assessing the efficacy and safety of lacrimal drainage system plug insertion for dry eye in adults. Methods Literature searches of the PubMed and Cochrane Library databases were last conducted on March 9, 2015, without date restrictions and were limited to English language abstracts. The searches retrieved 309 unique citations. The primary authors reviewed the titles and abstracts. Inclusion criteria specified reports that provided original data on plugs for the treatment of dry eyes in at least 25 patients. Fifty-three studies of potential relevance were assigned to full-text review. The 27 studies that met the inclusion criteria underwent data abstraction by the panels. Abstracted data included study characteristics, patient characteristics, plug type, insertion technique, treatment response, and safety information. All studies were observational and rated by a methodologist as level II or III evidence. Results The plugs included punctal, intracanalicular, and dissolving types. Fifteen studies reported metrics of improvement in dry eye symptoms, ocular-surface status, artificial tear use, contact lens comfort, and tear break-up time. Twenty-five studies included safety data. Plug placement resulted in ≥50% improvement of symptoms, improvement in ocular-surface health, reduction in artificial tear use, and improved contact lens comfort in patients with dry eye. Serious complications from plugs were infrequent. Plug loss was the most commonly reported problem with punctal plugs, occurring on average in 40% of patients. Overall, among all plug types, approximately 9% of patients experienced epiphora and 10% required removal because of irritation from the plugs. Canaliculitis was the most commonly reported problem for intracanalicular plugs and occurred in approximately 8% of patients. Other complications were reported in less than 4% of patients on average and included tearing, discomfort, pyogenic granuloma, and dacryocystitis. Conclusions On the basis of level II and III evidence in these studies, plugs improve the signs and symptoms of moderate dry eye that are not improved with topical lubrication, and they are well tolerated. There are no level I studies that describe the efficacy or safety of lacrimal drainage system plugs.

Purpose To describe the manual provocation test (MPT), a novel test for intermittent involutional entropion of the lower eyelid. Methods Retrospective review of patients with intermittent entropion who presented with ocular irritation and documented inward eyelid rotation by them or their referring physicians, but who had no apparent entropion at the time of initial consultation. Results of the MPT were recorded for this group, and then evaluated prospectively in an age-matched comparison group of patients presenting for blepharoplasty who had no history of entropion. The essential steps of the MPT are as follows. Step 1: the lower eyelid skin is grasped below the inferior border of the tarsal plate. Step 2: the lid is drawn anteriorly as with the eyelid distraction test. Step 3: the patient is directed to forcefully close the eyelids. Step 4: the eyelid is released and the result is observed for manifest entropion. Results Thirteen eyelids in 12 patients with intermittent involutional lower eyelid entropion were included in this study. Average patient age was 77.3 years (±9.5 SD). The MPT elicited entropion in all 13 eyelids. Of the 12 patients, 9 elected to pursue surgery and, of these patients, all eyelids were successfully treated with subsequent improvement of symptoms. The MPT was thereafter negative in these patients. None of the 20 patients in the blepharoplasty comparison group (average age 71.6 years) demonstrated a positive MPT. Conclusions The MPT can be a valuable and straightforward test in the clinical evaluation of patients with a history of intermittent entropion.

Iodine has been recognized as an effective bactericide since the 1800s, and povidone-iodine (PI) solution has been applied to the ocular surface and periocular skin since the 1980s to prevent endophthalmitis in cataract surgery. In vitro , PI solution kills bacteria quickly at dilute concentrations (0.05%–1.0%). In many instances, PI kills bacteria more quickly at these dilute concentrations than more conventional (5%–10%) concentrations. This is due to greater availability of diatomic free iodine in dilute solution, the bactericidal component of PI. The toxicity of PI, both in vitro and clinically, has been shown to be related to concentration. Current American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons recommendations regarding PI use suggest using 5% PI before surgery. An alternative dosing strategy uses dilute PI repetitively throughout cataract surgery (0.25% every 30 seconds). We review the povidone-iodine literature with attention to basic science and use of dilute PI.

A 43-year-old woman was referred to an oculoplastic surgeon for the evaluation of 2 small pigmented lesions in the tarsal conjunctiva. She underwent a biopsy of the lesions, both of which were found to be consistent with metastatic melanoma. Follow-up with the patient revealed that she had been hospitalized for balance issues and headaches. An MRI of her brain revealed a hemorrhagic mass and several smaller foci suspicious for metastatic lesions. A thorough workup included an evaluation for bloody vaginal discharge. Biopsy of a pigmented portion of the vaginal mucosa lesion revealed BRAF-positive melanoma. This was determined to be the primary site of her malignant metastatic melanoma, which caused her death within 6 months of presentation.

A minority of eyelid hidrocystomas are pigmented containing brown-black contents. Chromhidrosis describes the excretion of colored secretions composed of lipofuscin pigments in apocrine gland-rich anatomic locations. The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinicopathologic features of pigmented eyelid cysts. A case-control study was conducted, examining consecutive pigmented and nonpigmented eyelid hidrocystoma excision specimens. Over a 4-year period, 9 pigmented eyelid hidrocystomas were identified, representing 13% (9/70) of all hidrocystoma excisions. Compared to controls (n = 14), no difference existed for age [mean age 59 (44-78 years) vs. 60 (42-82 years)] or size [mean diameter 2.3 (1-4 mm) vs. 2.7 (1-5 mm)] (pigmented vs. nonpigmented, respectively), but a trend for female, left side, and lower lid predominance for pigmented hidrocystomas existed: 8:1 versus 7:7 F:M; 7:2 versus 7:7 left:right; 8:1 versus 9:5 lower:upper eyelid (pigmented vs. nonpigmented, respectively). Clinically, the pigmented cysts' color varied from dark blue, brown, and to black, and on gross examination, they expressed dark brown to black granular liquid contents. Applying histologic criteria of Jakobiec and Zakka, 8 of 9 and 14 of 14 pigmented and nonpigmented hidrocystomas were of apocrine type. Seven of 9 (78%) pigmented cysts and 6 of 14 (43%) nonpigmented hidrocystomas contained granular eosinophilic cyst contents and/or intracellular cytoplasmic granular pigmented deposits by light microscopy. (The pigmented cyst contents did not survive processing in 2 cases.) By histochemistry (periodic acid Schiff with diastase, Sudan Black, and Fite acid-fast positive staining) and ultraviolet fluorescence, these sediments were determined to be lipofuscin pigments. No hidrocystomas had melanin deposits, and one case had hemosiderin deposits in a scarred cyst wall in addition to cyst lipofuscin pigments. In studies of chromhidrosis, both normal and chromhidrotic apocrine glands contain lipofuscin pigments; the sole difference lies in the amount of lipofuscin granules. Similarly, for eyelid apocrine hidrocystomas, lipofuscin pigments exist in both groups. Presumptively, the amount of lipofuscin and degree of its oxidation distinguish pigmented from nonpigmented apocrine hidrocystomas.

The authors present a case of a gradually enlarging pigmented mass of the upper eyelid and anterior orbit that was discovered to be the graphite tip of a pencil surrounded by macrophages bearing graphite and fibrous tissue. A 25-year-old woman with no medical history presented with a gradually enlarging pigmented lesion of her left upper eyelid. She denied any history of previous skin cancer, trauma, or previous surgery. A biopsy was performed. This revealed an encapsulated grayish, pigmented mass within the medial portion of the left upper eyelid and anterior orbit. Within the pigmented cocoon, the graphite core of a pencil (“pencil lead”) was identified. Histopathology demonstrated granulomatous inflammation with fibrosis and macrophages.

PURPOSE To describe and evaluate a modified technique for blepharoptosis repair via Muller's muscle-conjunctival resection. METHODS An observational case series is reported. Records of 29 consecutive patients (42 eyelids) with blepharoptosis undergoing internal ptosis repair between January 2008 and December 2010 were reviewed including detailed preoperative and postoperative evaluations, eyelid measurements, surgical outcome, and complications. The procedure performed was a modified Muller's muscle-conjunctival resection with simple measurements, no traction sutures, a double-opposing mattress suture, and single external knot. Main outcome measures included success of ptosis repair surgery defined by improvement in margin reflex distance, symmetry of upper eyelid position, and incidence of complications. RESULTS The described modified Muller's muscle-conjunctival resection procedure achieved improvement in eyelid position in all patients with mean margin reflex distance change of 2.3 mm (p < 0.001). No patient experienced significant complications, and all procedures resulted in objective eyelid symmetry (within 1 mm) and satisfactory cosmetic appearance. CONCLUSIONS The procedure described is an efficient, safe, and successful technique for internal blepharoptosis repair.

Proliferative fasciitis is a rare entity in the orbit. A 16-year-old boy presented with a growing right orbital mass, which was palpable just inferior to the medial right eyebrow. MRI demonstrated a 12 × 8 × 9 mm mass located medial to and slightly above the right globe within the subcutaneous soft tissues. An anterior orbitotomy with debulking of the lesion was performed. Histopathological examination confirmed a diagnosis of proliferative fasciitis. To the authors' knowledge, there is only one prior case in the literature demonstrating proliferative fasciitis of the orbit.

Objective To evaluate the functional indications and outcomes for blepharoplasty and blepharoptosis repair by assessing functional preoperative impairment and surgical results. Methods Literature searches of the PubMed and Cochrane Library databases were conducted on July 24, 2008, with no age or date restrictions, and they were limited to articles published in English. These searches retrieved 1147 citations; 87 studies were reviewed in full text, and 13 studies met inclusion criteria and were included in the evidence analysis. Results The 13 studies reported the functional effects or treatment results of simulated ptosis; several types of blepharoptosis repair, including conjunctiva-Muller's muscle resection, frontalis suspension, and external levator resection; and upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Conclusions Repair of blepharoptosis and upper eyelid dermatochalasis provides significant improvement in vision, peripheral vision, and quality of life activities. Preoperative indicators of improvement include margin reflex distance 1 (MRD 1 ) of 2 mm or less, superior visual field loss of at least 12 degrees or 24%, down-gaze ptosis impairing reading and other close-work activities, a chin-up backward head tilt due to visual axis obscuration, symptoms of discomfort or eye strain due to droopy lids, central visual interference due to upper eyelid position, and patient self-reported functional impairment. Financial Disclosure(s) The author(s) have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article.

Purpose To determine the frequency of amblyopia and its associations among children with congenital ptosis. Methods A retrospective chart review of 92 active patients with congenital ptosis in the practices of 2 of the authors. The main outcome measures were relative eyelid ptosis severity, presence and type of strabismus, refractive error, and amblyopia. Results Amblyopia was identified in 22 of 92 patients (23.9%), in almost every case occurring in the context of coexisting anisometropia or strabismus and affecting the eye with the more severe ptosis (P = 0.0001). Amblyopia was more likely to occur in cases with greater relative eyelid asymmetry and did not develop in children with symmetric ptosis. In several cases, anisometropia and amblyopia were not initially apparent but progressively developed during follow-up. Conclusions Children with congenital ptosis are at risk of anisometropic and strabismic amblyopia, which may progress during early development. Patients should be examined at regular intervals to evaluate and treat these potential complications.

To evaluate current physician patterns for diagnostic lacrimal imaging in patients with epiphora related to lacrimal obstruction.An invitation was sent to members of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstruction Surgeons in September 2008 to participate in a short web-based questionnaire. The survey focused on basic demographic information and the use and indications for various types of diagnostic imaging modalities in the evaluation of epiphora. Specific imaging modalities queried included facial x-ray, lacrimal ultrasound, CT, MRI, contrast dacryocystography, and radionuclide dacyroscintigraphy. Responses were analyzed using standard statistical methods.Less than 5% of respondents use lacrimal imaging of any type for the majority of their patients with epiphora thought due to lacrimal obstruction. When lacrimal imaging was used, CT was the most common type overall. CT was the preferred modality for all indications surveyed when an imaging modality was elected, except when confirming the site or type of obstruction in which case dacryocystography was preferred. Excluding CT, a majority of respondents indicated that they "never" (0%) used any of the specific lacrimal imaging studies surveyed, including dacyroscintigraphy, which was never used by over 75% of respondents.The low overall imaging rate suggests that most lacrimal problems are diagnosed with office testing alone. For most specific indications, respondents indicated a preference for CT. No difference in imaging frequency was found for the majority of our respondents when considering external versus endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy. Most respondents favored external approach dacryocystorhinostomy.

Background: Lymphedema typically affects a whole limb. Rarely, lymphedema can present as a circumscribed plaque or an isolated skin tumor. Objective: To describe the clinical and pathologic characteristics and etiologic factors of localized lymphedema. Methods: Case–control study of skin biopsy and excision specimens histologically diagnosed with lymphedema and presenting as a localized skin tumor identified during a 4-year period. Results: We identified 24 cases of localized lymphedema presenting as solitary large polyps (11), solid or papillomatous plaques (7), pendulous swellings (4), or tumors mimicking sarcoma (2). Patients were 18 females and 6 males with a mean age of 41 years (range 16–74). Anogenital involvement was most frequent (75%) – mostly vulva (58%), followed by eyelid (13%), thigh (8%) and breast (4%). Causative factors included injury due to trauma, surgery or childbirth (54%), chronic inflammatory disease (rosacea, Crohn’s disease) (8%), and bacterial cellulitis (12%). Eighty-five percent of these patients were either overweight (50%) or obese (35%). Compared with a series of 80 patients with diffuse lymphedema, localized lymphedema patients were significantly younger (41 vs. 62 years old, p = 0.0001), had no history of cancer treatment (0% vs. 18%, p = 0.03), and had an injury to the affected site (54% vs. 6%, p = 0.0001). Histologically, all cases exhibited dermal edema, fibroplasia, dilated lymphatic vessels, uniformly distributed stromal cells and varying degrees of papillated epidermal hyperplasia, inflammatory infiltrates and hyperkeratosis. Tumor size significantly and positively correlated with history of cellulitis, obesity, dense inflammatory infiltrates containing abundant plasma cells, and lymphoid follicles (p

Purpose To report the frequency and relationship of eyelid retraction, lid lag, lagophthalmos, and von Graefe's sign in a group of patients with Graves' ophthalmopathy and compare these findings to those in a group of normal individuals. Design Retrospective comparative cohort study. Participants Fifty consecutive Graves' ophthalmopathy patients were compared to a control group of 50 normal individuals. Methods Measurements were made of eyelid position in primary gaze and downgaze to assess eyelid retraction and lid lag, and the presence of lagophthalmos and von Graefe's sign was noted when present. Main Outcome Measures Eyelid position in primary gaze and downgaze and presence of lagophthalmos and von Graefe's sign. Results In the Graves' group, eyelid retraction (38%), von Graefe's sign (36%) and lagophthalmos (16%) were observed at a significantly greater frequency ( P P = 0.67). Conclusions The terms lid lag and von Graefe's sign have been used interchangeably in the past; however, they are distinct signs of downgaze-related upper eyelid static position and dynamic movement, respectively. Although von Graefe's sign was commonly exibited in Graves' patients, the relatively low frequency of lid lag suggests that factors other than restriction/fibrosis are likely responsible for the etiology of eyelid retraction in many cases.

Objective To investigate whether orbital radiation offers effective and safe treatment for Graves ophthalmopathy. Methods Medical literature databases were searched to identify all published reports relating to orbital radiation treatment for Graves ophthalmopathy. To be included in the technology assessment, reports had to provide original data, to report on a case series or uncontrolled trial of at least 100 subjects or a randomized clinical trial of any size, to focus on orbital radiation for the treatment of Graves ophthalmopathy, and to follow-up patients for at least 3 months. Abstracted data included study characteristics, patient characteristics, treatment response, and safety information. Results Fourteen studies were included in the technology assessment: 5 observational studies and 9 randomized controlled trials. Three of the observational studies report on treatment response, with overall favorable outcomes for 40% to 97% of patients. Three of the observational studies provided intermediate-term safety data. The risk of definite radiation retinopathy is 1% to 2% within 10 years after treatment. Patients treated with orbital radiation did not have an increased risk of secondary malignancy or premature death. The 9 randomized trials were qualitatively heterogeneous. Patients with optic neuropathy generally were excluded from participating in the randomized trials. Three of the randomized trials were sham controlled. None of these studies showed that orbital radiation was more efficacious than sham irradiation for improving proptosis, lid fissure, or soft tissue changes such as eyelid swelling. Two of the 3 sham-controlled randomized trials demonstrated improved vertical range of motion in radiation-treated subjects compared with controls. Conclusions Systematic review of the effect of orbital radiation on Graves ophthalmopathy is limited by the lack of standardization and variable quality of published reports. Extraocular motility impairment may improve with radiotherapy, although the evidence of a treatment effect is mixed in clinical trials. Future studies are needed to determine if a potentially beneficial motility effect results in improved patient function and quality of life. Level I evidence indicates that proptosis, eyelid retraction, and soft tissue changes do not improve with radiation treatment. The efficacy of orbital radiation for compressive optic neuropathy resulting from Graves ophthalmopathy has not been investigated in clinical trials and merits further study. Radiation retinopathy, although rare, is a risk of orbital radiation, even in patients without diabetes who receive appropriate radiation dose and delivery.

Purpose.Canaliculitis is classically associated withActinomycesspecies, which are filamentous bacteria; the purpose of this study was to evaluate the extent to which nonfilamentous bacteria colonize canalicular concretions by using graded histopathological analysis.Methods.This is a series of 16 cases. The percentage of Gram-positive/Gomori’s methenamine silver-positive filamentous bacteria (Actinomyces) versus the total bacteria identified was graded, and the types of bacteria seen were recorded. Nonfilamentous bacteria were categorized based upon Gram stain (positive or negative) and morphology (cocci or rods).Results. There were 11 females and 5 males. Nonfilamentous bacteria were identified in 16 of 16 (100%) specimens and filamentous bacteria were identified in 15 of 16 (94%) specimens. The mean percentage of filamentous bacteria relative to total bacteria was 57%. Regarding the nonfilamentous bacteria present, 69% of specimens had Gram-positive cocci only, 25% had Gram-positive and Gram-negative cocci, and 6% had Gram-positive cocci and Gram-positive rods.Conclusion. In the current study, there was a mix of filamentous and nonfilamentous bacteria in almost all canalicular concretions analyzed. Nonfilamentous bacteria may contribute to the pathogenesis of canaliculitis. In addition, the success of bacterial culture can be variable; therefore, pathological analysis can assist in determining the etiology.

Purpose To evaluate the change in upper eyelid position after horizontal surgical tightening in patients with floppy eyelid syndrome. Design Prospective, noncomparative, interventional case series. Participants Eighteen patients with a clinical diagnosis of floppy eyelid syndrome. Methods Horizontal surgical tightening of the upper eyelid was performed by full-thickness wedge resection in 24 eyelids of 18 patients with floppy eyelid syndrome. Preoperative and postoperative upper eyelid position as measured by the margin reflex distance (MRD) was assessed. Student's paired t test then was used to analyze the change in upper eyelid position after horizontal tightening alone of floppy upper eyelids. Main Outcome Measures Change in upper eyelid MRD after surgery. Results Preoperative MRD ranged from −0.5 to 4.0 mm, with a mean of 1.9 mm (±1.3 mm, standard deviation [SD]). Postoperative MRD ranged from 0.5 to 6.0 mm, with a mean of 3.2 mm (±1.4 mm, SD). The change in MRD ranged from −0.5 to 2.5 mm, with a mean of 1.3 mm (±0.7 mm, SD; P Conclusions Horizontal upper eyelid tightening alone generally results in secondary improvement of the ptosis associated with floppy eyelid syndrome.

PURPOSE Sinus mucoceles with orbital extension are often managed primarily by an otolaryngologist to relieve the sinus obstruction. In this study, a series of patients was examined to determine whether or not reconstruction of the orbit was necessary at the time of the initial sinus surgery from the perspective of an orbital surgeon often involved in the comanagement of orbital complications of sinus mucoceles. METHODS A retrospective interventional case series of 5 patients with frontoethmoidal mucoceles comanaged by otolaryngology and oculoplastics. We reviewed symptoms, clinical findings, course, and treatment of our patients and reviewed the literature regarding management options for frontoethmoidal mucoceles. RESULTS In extended follow-up, clinical resolution of presenting orbital symptoms and radiographic evidence of reformation of the bony orbit was noted without the need for orbital reconstruction at the time of the initial sinus surgery for a sinus mucocele with orbital extension. CONCLUSIONS A specific subset of sinus mucoceles with orbital extension may resolve by primary sinus surgery alone. A decision on the relative merits of orbital surgery at the time of primary sinus surgery should be made on a case-by-case basis.

To describe severe lymphedema of the eyelids, known as Morbihan disease, a previously characterized but infrequently reported and poorly understood entity related to rosacea that features solid mid-facial and eyelid lymphedema. Retrospective chart review, histopathologic and immunohistochemical analysis, and pertinent literature consideration. Five cases of Morbihan disease were identified. Histopathologic examination revealed pleomorphic perivascular and perilymphatic inflammation with profound lymphangiectasis and lymph stasis, thus suggesting elements of both rosacea and localized, chronic lymphedema. Multiple therapeutic interventions were performed including systemic anti-inflammatory therapy, surgical debulking, and corticosteroid injection. Extreme eyelid edema associated with characteristic skin changes and histopathologic findings represents an entity known as Morbihan disease which is rare and difficult to treat. While multiple modalities have been employed with variable results, future therapeutic considerations may include the use of targeted biologic agents.

Objective To compare prosthetic and implant motility and the incidence of complications associated with porous and nonporous enucleation implants. Methods Literature searches conducted in January 2002 for 1985 to 2001 and May 2002 for October 2001 to 2002 retrieved relevant citations. The searches were conducted in MEDLINE and limited to articles published in English with abstracts. Panel members reviewed the articles for relevance to the assessment questions, and those considered relevant were rated according to the strength of the evidence. Results A randomized clinical trial and a longitudinal cohort study detected no difference in implant or prosthetic movement between nonpegged hydroxyapatite porous and spherical alloplastic nonporous implants. No controlled studies were retrieved that investigated whether pegging porous implants improves prosthetic movement. Several case series indicate that patients with pegged hydroxyapatite implants have some degree of improved prosthetic motility. Longitudinal cohort studies show that sclera-covered hydroxyapatite implants have higher exposure rates than sclera-covered silicone implants, and unwrapped porous polyethylene implants have higher exposure rates than unwrapped acrylic implants. There are numerous case series that document a wide range of implant exposure rates in patients with various enucleation implants. It is difficult to compare complication rates among implant types because patient populations vary, surgical techniques differ, and follow-up periods are often limited. Conclusions Based on one randomized clinical trial, spherical alloplastic nonporous and nonpegged porous enucleation implants provide similar implant and prosthetic motility when they are implanted using similar surgical techniques. Coupling the prosthesis to a porous implant with a motility peg or post appears to improve prosthetic motility, but there are few available data in the literature that document the degree of the improvement. There is a widely variable incidence of porous implant exposure, but certain surgical techniques and the type of wrapping material seem to reduce the exposure rate. Additional research is needed to document the long-term incidence of complications related to porous enucleation implants and associated surgical techniques. This includes the use of wrapping materials and what procedural modifications, both surgical and prosthetic, are most effective in reducing these complications.

Purpose To report the clinical and histopathologic findings of a large sclerosing lipogranuloma of the orbit arising after a sub-Tenon's corticosteroid injection. Design Interventional case report and review of the literature. Methods A complete ocular and systemic evaluation was performed on a 81-year-old patient, who developed a large orbital mass subsequent to a periocular corticosteroid injection producing proptosis, ptosis, and ocular motility impairment. The lesion was biopsied and submitted for histopathologic analysis. Main outcome measures Orbital, computed tomography, and histopathologic findings. Results Histopathologic examination revealed lipogranulomatous inflammation. Specifically, this type of reaction was consistent with a diagnosis of sclerosing lipogranuloma. Conclusions It is extremely rare to find a large granulomatous orbital lesion arising subsequent to a periocular corticosteroid injection. Only one case has been reported in the English-language literature to date. It is important to include this type of lesion in the differential diagnosis of an orbital mass seen after the injection of periocular corticosteroids.

Objective: To characterize and evaluate treatment options for medial rectus muscle (MR) injury associated with functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Design: Retrospective interventional case series Participants: A total of 30 cases were gathered from 10 centers. Methods: Cases of orbital MR injury associated with FESS surgery were solicited from members of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) through an e-mail discussion group. Main Outcome Measures: Variables assessed included patient demographics, computerized tomography and operative findings, extent of MR injury and entrapment, secondary orbital/ocular injuries, initial and final ocular alignment and ductions, and interventions. Results: A spectrum of MR injury ranging from simple contusion to complete MR transection, with and without entrapment, was observed. Four general patterns of presentation and corresponding injury were categorized. Conclusions: Medial rectus muscle injury as a complication of FESS can vary markedly. Proper characterization and treatment are important, particularly with reference to the degree of direct MR injury (muscle tissue loss) and entrapment. Patients with severe MR disruption can benefit from intervention but continue to show persistent limitation of ocular motility and functional impairment. Prevention and early recognition and treatment of these injuries are emphasized.

Objective To evaluate the safety and long-term efficacy of a modified transconjunctival involutional lower eyelid entropion repair. Design Retrospective, noncomparative case series and survey. Participants Eighty-nine consecutive patients with involutional entropion (114 eyelids). Methods Modified transconjunctival involutional lower eyelid entropion repair technique was performed on 114 eyelids of 89 consecutive patients over a 7-year period. All cases had a minimum of 3 months of initial office follow-up, with extended follow-up obtained via standardized telephone interviews. Main outcome measures Surgical success and entropion recurrence. Results Surgery was completed successfully with no complications in all 114 cases. All cases demonstrated correction of entropion at the 3-month office follow-up. Long-term follow-up (mean, 38.3 months; range, 4–85 months) was obtained in 75% of cases. Recurrence was noted in only one patient (two eyelids [2%]). Conclusions Modified transconjunctival lower eyelid entropion repair is a time-efficient, safe, and efficacious technique. In contrast to a recent report using another transconjunctival technique, we found a relatively low rate of recurrence on extended follow-up.

PURPOSE Infectious orbital cellulitis represents a serious threat to vision and, if untreated, poses significant morbidity risk. In this study, the authors attempt to further characterize the features of orbital cellulitis with subperiosteal abscess (SPA) and determine outcomes based on the type of surgical intervention employed. METHODS Data were obtained by retrospective chart review of all inpatient admissions for orbital inflammation/cellulitis from Sept 2005 to April 2010. Charts were reviewed for demographic information, radiographic and clinic evidence of orbital cellulitis, presence of SPA (defined by radiographic criteria), interventions taken (surgical and nonsurgical), presence of concurrent sinusitis, types of microbes present, and duration of hospital admission. Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square tests. RESULTS A total of 97 patients were admitted with a diagnosis of orbital inflammation/cellulitis, of whom 49 patients had clinical and/or radiographic evidence of orbital cellulitis. Twenty-four patients had radiographic evidence of SPA. All patients with SPA had concurrent sinusitis, and 16 patients underwent initial surgical intervention. Nine patients had external transcaruncular/transcutaneous SPA drainage only, 6 had combined SPA and sinus drainage, and one had sinus drainage alone. Of those that underwent SPA-only drainage, 5 had SPA reaccumulation, while no reaccumulation occurred with combined SPA and sinus drainage. No reaccumulation occurred if the SPA was less than 2 cm in its greatest diameter. CONCLUSION In this study, for those abscesses larger than 2 cm, combined sinus and SPA drainage was associated with improved treatment outcome, demonstrated by absence of abscess reaccumulation and shorter hospital stay. SPA-only drainage was more frequently associated with SPA reaccumulation.

Purpose To evaluate the current practice patterns for the treatment of severe thyroid eye disease (TED) in the United States by conducting a survey of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Methods This is a questionnaire study. The survey encompassed the use of different modalities, including intravenous steroids, oral steroids, orbital decompression, orbital radiation, intraorbital steroid injections, and steroid-sparing biologic agents, in the treatment of severe TED. Specifics on the dosing regimens of steroids and types of decompression used were queried. Results With regard to treatments used "at all" in the management of severe TED, 87% use oral steroids and 74% use intravenous steroids. Eighty-three percent use orbital decompression, 70% use radiation, 33% use biologic agents, and 28% use intraorbital steroid injections. Oral steroids were slightly preferred to intravenous steroids at 43% versus 40% for first-line treatment. Most responders (61%) chose 2-wall decompression as their preferred technique. Conclusions Severe TED can be a devastating disease leading to diplopia and vision loss. Treatment recommendations have varied and continue to evolve. The survey reported herein found that oral steroids were slightly preferred over intravenous steroids by the members of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, most of who practice in the United States. This is in contrast to survey results from European and Latin American physicians, which more strongly favored intravenous steroids. In addition, orbital decompression and orbital radiation still play significant roles in the management of severe TED.

Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the technique of vertical canaliculotomy with retrograde expression of concretions for the treatment of canaliculitis. Methods This is a retrospective, interventional case series. Patients who underwent vertical canaliculotomy by 1 surgeon (D.R.M.) from August 2011 to December 2013 were identified. On initial diagnosis of canaliculitis, all patients were treated with a combination antibiotic/steroid eyedrop and an oral antibiotic. The procedure was performed 1 month later and consisted of a 2-mm vertical canaliculotomy with sharp-tipped scissors followed by retrograde expression of the canalicular contents by compressing the canaliculus medial to lateral with 2 cotton-tipped applicators. All concretion specimens were sent for pathologic examination. Pre- and postoperative subjective complaints and objective findings on examination, including eyelid thickening and probing/irrigation results, were recorded. Results Canalicular contents were readily expressed from all 8 patients who underwent the procedure. Pathologic analysis revealed Actinomyces species in 5 of 8 specimens and other Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria in the remaining specimens. All patients reported significant improvement in their symptoms and were patent to irrigation. Conclusions Many reported surgical procedures for the treatment of canaliculitis involve the use of a curette, an instrument with sharp edges, that could potentially damage the lining of the canaliculus. Previous studies examining these procedures have reported canalicular stricture and dysfunction postoperatively. The current technique of vertical canaliculotomy with retrograde expression of canalicular contents described herein has been effective, limits iatrogenic trauma, and had a low incidence of postoperative complications in this series.

Despite their relatively frequent occurrence on the trunk and extremities, lipomas rarely present in the orbit. Rarer still are variants of lipoma such as fibrolipoma, myxoid lipoma, and angiolipoma. The authors report a 66-year-old woman who presented with a large, slowly growing tumor of the forehead and orbit. The case presentation conforms to the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki and is HIPAA compliant. Clinical and radiographic evidence suggested a lipomatous type of tumor, and excisional biopsy revealed adipose proliferation with numerous small vessels and fibrin thrombi consistent with angiolipoma. The tumor was completely excised without ophthalmic sequelae or recurrence in 6 months of follow up. To the authors' knowledge, this tumor represents only the second reported case of this type of highly vascularized lipomatous lesion within the orbit. This case is a novel entity in the differential diagnosis of orbital tumors and demonstrates the value of total excision in such cases.

This study details the case of periocular Favre-Racouchot disease an often underdiagnosed entity with a complex differential diagnosis. This is an unusual condition that can potentially affect the periocular region; however, there is little information regarding Favre-Racouchot disease reported in the peer-reviewed ophthalmology literature. Increased awareness of Favre-Racouchot disease among ophthalmologists, oculofacial surgeons, and other specialists can lead to proper diagnosis impacting treatment options and patient outcome.

Objective This document describes endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) and examines the evidence to answer key questions about the effectiveness of the procedure compared with external DCR; the relative indications, contraindications, advantages, and limitations of the procedure; and patient selection, surgical technique, postoperative care, and complications. Methods A literature search conducted for the years 1968 to 2000 retrieved 93 citations. The panel members reviewed 71 of these articles and selected 64 for the panel methodologist to review and rate according to the strength of evidence. A level I rating is assigned to properly conducted, well-designed, randomized clinical trials; a level II rating is assigned to well-designed cohort and case-control studies; and a level III rating is assigned to case series and poorly designed prospective and retrospective studies, including case-control studies. Results The published literature includes two reports that describe clinical trials comparing endonasal with external DCR with a 1-year follow-up. The success rate was 91% for the external DCR group in both reports and 63% and 75% for the endonasal DCR groups, defined by patency to irrigation. A longitudinal cohort study included a control group of age-matched external DCR patients who were compared with a study group of endonasal DCR patients. The reported success rate at 9 months following surgery for the endonasal cohort was 90% and was not statistically significantly different from the 94% success rate noted in the external DCR control group. Remaining data on reported success rates of primary and revision endonasal DCR were obtained from a collection of uncontrolled observational case studies with varying periods of follow-up and success rates ranging from 59% to 100%. Conclusions It is difficult to make definite evidence-based determinations about the relative efficacy of endonasal and external DCR because of the deficiencies in the reported literature. Based on level III evidence, the available data suggest that endonasal DCR may be a viable option for the correction of acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction and complex forms of congenital dacryostenosis in selected patients. This procedure may be indicated on a primary basis or as revisional surgery following failed external or endonasal DCR. Some studies comparing endonasal DCR with external DCR suggested lower success rates in the endonasal group; other studies yielded success rates comparable with or exceeding those of external surgery. Reported complications of endonasal DCR do not generally appear to be greater in frequency or magnitude than those associated with external DCR. Disadvantages of endonasal DCR include the preferred use of general anesthesia by many surgeons, the high cost of expensive equipment and instrumentation, and the relatively steep learning curve for this procedure. Depending on the preference of the surgeon, more postoperative care may be required for patients undergoing endonasal DCR than external DCR. Both the advantages and the limitations of endonasal DCR relative to external DCR should be carefully discussed with patients who are contemplating endonasal surgery.

Objective Lacrimal sac dacryoliths are often diagnosed during dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), although their cause is unclear. Several factors have been suggested to predispose to dacryolith formation. The clinical presentation of nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) may differ if associated with a dacryolith. Our study evaluated specific risk factors related to dacryolith formation and how the clinical presentation of patients with dacryoliths differs from patients with primary acquired NLDO who undergo DCR. Design Retrospective, comparative, interventional case series. Participants/intervention One hundred thirty-eight consecutive patients with NLDO who underwent DCR (163 total DCR cases) between 1993 and 1998. Main outcome measures We evaluated the frequency of dacryolith formation for all DCR cases. For 115 patients with primary acquired NLDO, we statistically compared the patients with dacryoliths (n = 12) to those without (n = 103) for several variables related to clinical history and presentation. Results The overall frequency of dacryoliths was 12 of 163 (7.4%) for all DCR cases and 12 of 138 (8.7%) for all patients. All patients with dacryoliths were in the subgroup of 115 patients with primary acquired NLDO, and the frequency in that subgroup was 12 of 115 (10.4%). There was no statistical difference between the group of patients with dacryoliths and those without dacryoliths for age, duration of epiphora, history of acute dacryocystitis, or previous use of antiglaucomatous topical medications. Male gender was more likely to be associated with dacryoliths ( P = 0.004), as was initial presentation with lacrimal sac distension ( P P = 0.08), as did a history of cigarette smoking ( P = 0.09). Conclusions In patients with primary acquired NLDO who require DCR, male gender and presence of sac distension are more frequently associated with dacryoliths. Partial NLDO and history of cigarette smoking may also be relative risk factors for dacryolith formation. These observations may be helpful in the evaluation and surgical planning for patients with lacrimal obstruction.

Purpose: To describe clinical and histologic features of the first case, to our knowledge, of giant cell angiofibroma located in the nasolacrimal duct region in a 28-year-old woman. Methods: Interventional case report. A left nasolacrimal duct tumor was excised en bloc by lateral rhinotomy. Histopathologic examination was performed with the use of light microscopy. Immunohistochemical staining included S-100 protein, muscle-specific actin, desmin, myoglobin, vimentin, and CD34. Results: The lesion was characterized by haphazardly arranged oval to spindled cells, a myxoid and collagenous stroma, multinucleated giant cells, prominent blood vessels, and pseudovascular spaces. Tumor cells were strongly positive for vimentin and CD34 and were negative for other antigens. After excision, there has been no recurrence over 4 years of follow-up. Conclusions: Originally described as an orbital tumor, giant cell angiofibroma also may occur in the nasolacrimal duct and lacrimal sac region. This mesenchymal neoplasm should be included in the differential diagnosis of lacrimal drainage system tumors.

Purpose To describe the rare occurrence of a concha bullosa mucocele producing secondary nasolacrimal duct obstruction and dacryocystocele. Design Case report. Participant Forty-two-year-old man with 6-month history of left medial canthal mass. Intervention Clinical evaluation with lacrimal testing, computed tomography and surgical exploration, including biopsy, dacryocystorhinostomy, and excision/marsupialization of the middle turbinate concha bullosa mucocele were performed. Results The medial canthal mass was confirmed to be a dacryocystocele associated with nasolacrimal duct obstruction and bone destruction caused by concha bullosa mucocele. Conclusions Concha bullosa mucoceles are uncommon and even more rarely can produce secondary nasolacrimal duct obstruction and dacryocystocele formation. The clinical and radiologic features may mimic a lacrimal sac malignancy.

Objective Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy (CDCR) with Jones tube placement as described by Jones has traditionally been performed as an “open” or external procedure by means of medial canthal incision. Application of endoscopic technique for CDCR with Jones tube placement has not been well described in the peer-reviewed literature. Design Retrospective nonrandomized comparative trial. Participants Ten patients with epiphora secondary to canalicular stenosis. Methods A total of 13 consecutive CDCR with Jones tube procedures were reviewed. Five procedures (performed predominantly in the early study period) were done by means of a traditional external approach with a medial canthal incision. Eight procedures were performed with an intranasal endoscopic approach and instrumentation with Jones tube placement under direct endoscopic visualization. Main outcome measures Total operative time, estimated blood lost, intraoperative, and postoperative complications and need for secondary surgery were evaluated. Results All procedures were successfully completed with no intraoperative complications. Average operative time was 59 minutes in the endoscopic group and 74 minutes in the external group. Average blood loss was 3.5 ml and 4.4 ml in the endoscopic and external groups, respectively. Postoperative adjustment of tube size or position (performed as an office procedure with topical/local anesthesia) was common: five of eight endoscopic and three of five external approach. Two patients in the endoscopic group required secondary surgery for anatomic reasons. Ultimately, all cases in both groups demonstrated patent, retained Jones tubes and relief of epiphora. Conclusion Endoscopic technique appears to be a reasonable approach for CDCR with Jones tube placement. Operative time and blood loss were comparable in the two groups, with the endoscopic group being slightly lower for each variable. Endoscopic Jones tube placement can be accomplished with readily available instrumentation. In this series, we did not find it necessary to use laser, radiofrequency, or monopolar devices for intranasal hemostasis.

PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of using a telephone call within 24 hours as the initial follow-up after outpatient ophthalmic plastic surgery, deferring the first postoperative visit 4 to 7 days. METHODS We prospectively evaluated clinical outcomes, including complications and patient satisfaction, after 469 outpatient eyelid, lacrimal and anterior orbital procedures. Patient satisfaction was assessed with a 13-item questionnaire. RESULTS Response to the questionnaire was 282 of 469 (60%) patients. Essentially, all patients responding to the questionnaire who received a telephone call believed that it was helpful and their questions and concerned were adequately addressed. Only 4 of 274 (1%) patients without a planned 24-hour visit indicated that they would have preferred being seen in the office. Complications of a minor nature were noted in 12 of 469 (3%) patients, none of which adversely affected clinical outcomes. CONCLUSION We conclude that a telephone call on the initial postoperative day, deferring the first visit 4 to 7 days, is a safe, cost-effective strategy with high patient acceptance for most types of eyelid and lacrimal surgery, as well as some types of orbital surgery.

Objective To evaluate the specific characteristics and management of internal orbital fractures in the pediatric population. Design Retrospective observational case series. Participants: Thirty-four pediatric patients between the ages of 1 and 18 years with internal orbital ("blowout") fractures. Methods Records of pediatric patients presenting with internal orbital fractures over a 5-year period were reviewed, including detailed preoperative and postoperative evaluations, surgical management, and medical management. Main outcome measures Ocular motility restriction, enophthalmos, nausea and vomiting, and postoperative complications. Results Floor fractures were by far the most common fracture type (71%). Eleven of 34 patients required surgical intervention for ocular motility restriction. Eight were trapdoor-type fractures with soft-tissue incarceration; five had nausea and vomiting. Early surgical intervention ( Conclusions Trapdoor-type fractures, usually involving the orbital floor, are common in the pediatric age group. These fractures may be small with minimal soft-tissue incarceration, making the findings on computed tomography scans quite subtle at times. Marked motility restriction and nausea/vomiting should alert the physician to the possibility of a trapdoor-type fracture and the need for prompt surgical intervention.

To evaluate the effectiveness of oxymetazoline combined with lidocaine versus cocaine for outpatient dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR).Twenty-seven patients underwent DCR with a combination of oxymetazoline 0.05% nasal spray and lidocaine 4% spray/pledgetts (oxy/lido) and were compared with 28 patients who underwent DCR with cocaine 4% pledgetts for nasal anesthesia and vasoconstriction. Most of the patients underwent standard external approach DCR: five patients in the oxy/lido group and four patients in the cocaine group underwent endoscopic DCR.Patients in both groups reported being comfortable during and immediately after surgery. Visualization of the operative field was adequate, and surgery was successfully completed in all cases. Mean blood loss was 6.3 ml (+/-6.0) in the oxy/lido group and 7.3 ml (+/-6.4) in the cocaine group (p = 0.541). There were no cases of postoperative epistaxis requiring nasal packing or hospital admission in the oxy/lido group, whereas one patient in the cocaine group developed epistaxis 8 days after surgery, which required treatment. Success rate was similar in the two groups.The combination of oxymetazoline and lidocaine is effective for outpatient dacryocystorhinostomy. Patient comfort was adequate and blood loss not significantly different in comparison to cocaine. This combination provides effective nasal anesthesia and vasoconstriction, while avoiding the "hassle" and potentially greater risks associated with cocaine.

Mascara, a widely used cosmetic, is associated with eye pathology. The authors report 3 cases of eye problems secondary to long-term mascara use. Two patients had multiple pigmented conjunctival lesions; one of these had a history of melanoma of the hand. Conjunctival biopsy revealed nonmelanocytic pigment granules within conjunctival stroma cells in both cases. The other patient had a history of dry eye, and also showed pigment clumping around a punctal plug. The third patient had canalicular obstruction from a mascara-laden dacryolith ("dacryomascaralith"), the first such case reported. A literature review revealed cases of eyelid dermatitis, infectious keratitis, a conjunctival mass ("mascaroma"), and others. Ophthalmologists should be aware of mascara's associated eye problems. The physical findings combined with a high index of suspicion, especially in cases of heavy mascara use, may allow for an accurate diagnosis and spare the patient an otherwise unnecessary invasive procedure.

Purpose To report cases of Horner syndrome caused by interventions in the neck region. Methods Retrospective chart review and focused literature search. Results Six cases of Horner syndrome caused by neck procedures were identified. The study included 5 women and 1 man, ranging in age from 37 to 79 years old. Procedures included coronary artery bypass surgery with neck catheter, carotid endarterectomy, cervical and thoracic sympathectomy, parathyroid surgery, and 2 cases of cervical spine fusion surgery. Conclusions Physicians should be aware that procedures involving the neck, even relatively minor ones, may be a cause of Horner syndrome. In the evaluation of patients with newly diagnosed Horner syndrome, it is important to obtain the history of prior surgeries or procedures involving the neck that may identify a cause of sympathetic denervation and etiology of Horner syndrome.

Objective To detail the characteristics and management of rarely reported and incompletely described dermoid cysts originating in the temporal fossa. Design Retrospective case series. Participants Five patients ranging from 2 to 38 years of age with a mass in the temporal region (posterior to the lateral orbital rim) participated. Intervention Computed tomography (CT) and excisional biopsy were performed. Main outcome measures Clinical and CT characteristics and surgical outcomes were measured. Results Computed tomography showed cystic lesions, originating from the region anterior to the confluence of the greater wing of the sphenoid, frontal, and zygomatic bones. Displacement of the anteriormost portion of the temporalis muscle was common. Three cysts were isolated to the temporalis fossa, while two showed more extensive bony erosion and extension into the cranial and orbit cavities. At surgical excision, gross rupture of the cysts was noted in two cases, and two were completely liquefied. Histopathology showed variable inflammation surrounding all of the dermoid cysts. All patients did well after surgery. Conclusions Dermoid cysts may infrequently occur “primarily” in the temporal fossa. Bone involvement and anterior temporalis muscle displacement are common. An origin from the area anterior to the confluence of the greater wing of the sphenoid, frontal, and zygomatic bones is seen. A coronal approach facilitates wide exposure and excision. When dural extension is suggested on CT, neurosurgical assistance may be required.

A 71-year-old white woman sought treatment for poroma of the right lower eyelid. Excisional biopsy was performed, and the specimen had histologic features consistent with poroma. One year after excision, there has been no recurrence of the lesion. Clinicians should be aware that poroma can occur in regions other than the hands and feet.

Chronic cicatrizing conjunctivitis is a relatively uncommon condition resulting in significant ophthalmic morbidity, including keratoconjunctivitis sicca, cicatricial entropion, trichiasis, corneal scarring, significant discomfort, and visual loss. The potential causes of cicatrizing conjunctivitis are varied and include commonly encountered entities such as ocular cicatricial pemphigoid, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and trachoma and many more rare causes which are particularly difficult to diagnose and treat and may not be familiar to the ophthalmologist. The authors herein present a case of chronic cicatrizing conjunctivitis, cicatricial entropion, and trichiasis caused by a rare entity called linear IgA bullous dermatosis. The case presentation conforms to the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki and is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliant. This chronic dermatosis has a varied presentation, and the ophthalmic manifestations in particular have been infrequently described. This case demonstrates the benefits of immunohistochemistry in diagnosis and the difficulties in medical and surgical management of linear IgA bullous dermatosis while underscoring the lifelong difficulties in managing chronic inflammatory conditions causing ocular cicatrization.

Herein we present a retrospective case report of a very rare fibrolipoma originating in the orbit. Lipomas and related variants presenting in the orbit are very rare. Only 2 documented orbital fibrolipomas were noted in our review of literature. A 26-year-old woman presented with a growing mass below the left eyebrow 4 years after suffering facial trauma after being kicked in the face by a horse. CT demonstrated a hypodense nodule adherent to the orbital portion of the left frontal bone that was not encapsulated. An elective left anterior orbitotomy with excisional biopsy was performed, and fibrolipoma was confirmed on histopathologic examination. There was no evidence of tumor after 2-year follow up. The presence of a fibrolipoma in the periosteum of the orbital rim is very rare and might be a result of inflammatory transformation following facial trauma.

Purpose: Variations in physician practice patterns, particularly with reference to cost-intensive resource utilization, are increasingly being scrutinized. However, little information is currently available regarding physician practice patterns for oculoplastic surgery. Methods: The authors surveyed members of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery regarding their most common site of service, type of anesthesia, and first postoperative week of follow-up for 15 selected eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital procedures. Results: The majority of eyelid and lacrimal surgeries are currently performed on an out-patient basis (hospital out-patient, ambulatory surgery center, or office}, typically using local anesthesia, with or without sedation. Regional differences were noted. Physicians in western states showed a greater tendency toward office-based surgery for procedures such as blepharoplasty and ptosis repair. Orbital procedures were performed more frequently as a hospital inpatient surgery, under general anesthesia. Patterns of follow-up within the first postoperative week varied considerably for most procedures. Compared with admitting practices in 1987, an obvious trend toward out-patient surgery was noted. Conclusion: Variations in practice patterns will assume greater importance as the pressure for cost-containment increases. Total costs are affected by physician choices for site of service and type of anesthesia. This study allows surgeons who perform oculoplastic procedures to compare their practices with a national group specializing in such surgery. Further outcome-oriented studies are needed to develop practice guidelines for "preferred patterns" of care.

Purpose To evaluate a procedure to prevent lower eyelid retraction, which may occur after inferior rectus muscle recession surgery as a direct consequence of the intimate anatomic connections between the inferior rectus muscle and lower eyelid retractors. Methods We evaluated the technique of primary infratarsal lower eyelid retractor lysis on 12 eyelids of ten patients undergoing inferior rectus muscle recession of 3 mm or more. Indications for surgery included restrictive strabismus related to Graves' ophthalmopathy, orbital blowout fracture, and orbital fibrosis syndrome. Results For the 12 eyes, inferior rectus muscle recession ranged from 3 to 10 mm (mean, 5.3 mm). Postoperatively there was no significant change in mean lower eyelid position (P > .82), and no patient developed inferior scierai show. Conclusion Primary infratarsal eyelid retractor lysis is an effective technique for preventing lower eyelid retraction after inferior rectus muscle recession strabismus surgery.

Purpose: To prospectively examine the change in upper eyelid position on downgaze in patients with blepharoptosis. Methods: Upper eyelid margin to corneal light reflex distance (uMRD) was measured in primary gaze and in 30° to 40° downgaze in 50 consecutive patients with acquired ptosis and 10 consecutive patients with congenital ptosis. Results: For the acquired ptosis group, the mean change in uMRD on downgaze was −0.8 mm (range, −2.5 to 1.0 mm), with one patient (2%) showing an increase, 10 (20%) no change, and 39 (78%) a decrease in upper eyelid position. For the congenital group, the mean change in uMRD on downgaze was +2.1 mm (range, 1.0–4.0 mm), with all patients demonstrating an increase in upper eyelid position. The difference between the group means was highly significant ( P Conclusions: Worsening of ptosis on downgaze is common with acquired ptosis and likely represents a normal physiologic process, which may exacerbate functional impairment of activities (i.e., reading) in this gaze position. The consistent increase in upper eyelid position on downgaze in patients with typical congenital ptosis is an abnormal differentiating sign.