Recurrent trichiasis: treatment with laser photocoagulation.
Treatment of recurrent trichiasis with argon laser photocoagulation is discussed. The laser cutting light is guided into the depths of the eyelid to cauterize the diseased follicles. Eight treated cases have been followed for over six months with satisfactory results.
D005140:Eyelashes; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006201:Hair Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers