title: Conservative management in congenital bilateral upper eyelid eversion.
abstract: Aim. To report the case of congenital bilateral upper eyelid eversion with severe chemosis that was successfully managed conservatively. Report. The patient was a six-hour-old male neonate with bilateral congenital upper eyelid eversion and severe chemosis, following uneventful delivery. Conservative management consisted of the application of antibiotic ointment and padding the exposed conjunctiva with 5% hypertonic saline-soaked gauze. The eyelids reverted spontaneously on day 3 and the condition was completely resolved by the third week. Conclusion. Congenital upper lid eversion is usually a benign condition which responds well to conservative treatment. Creating awareness amongst healthcare professionals is essential.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
authors.forename: Viola Andin
authors.identifier: 0000-0003-3998-3895
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Dohvoma
authors.affiliation: Presbyterian Eye Clinic Acha, Douala, Cameroon.
authors.forename: Alice
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nchifor
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
authors.forename: Aronette Nana
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Ngwanou
authors.affiliation: Presbyterian Eye Clinic Acha, Douala, Cameroon.
authors.forename: Elisabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Attha
authors.affiliation: Presbyterian Eye Clinic Acha, Douala, Cameroon.
authors.forename: Faustin
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ngounou
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
authors.forename: Assumpta Lucienne
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Bella
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
authors.forename: Côme
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ebana Mvogo