A new instrument to aid the lateral tarsal sling procedure.
We describe a new surgical instrument and its use in the lateral tarsal sling procedure. We reviewed the charts of 23 cases of such surgery over 5 years and found its use to be an effective means of correcting horizontal eyelid laxity, with a low rate of complications. This approach provides a safe and effective alternative to the lateral tarsal strip procedure.
Lee
Edward J
EJ
Maidstone National Health Service Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom.
Scawn
Richard
R
Oworu
Olugbemisola
O
Jones
Carole A
CA
D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*