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Clinical efficacy of an improved orbicularis oculi muscle plication surgery for senile involutional lower eyelid entropion

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: This study aims to investigate the clinical efficacy of an improved orbicularis oculi muscle plication surgery in treating senile involutional lower eyelid entropion. METHODS: A retrospective case-control study was conducted to compare the therapeutic effects, postoperative complications, and patient satisfaction between the improved orbicularis oculi muscle plication surgery and the traditional orbicularis oculi muscle shortening surgery. RESULTS: The results showed that the improved orbicularis oculi muscle plication surgery has significant advantages in treating senile involutional lower eyelid entropion, with fewer postoperative complications, better recovery of ocular symptoms, and good long-term effects. CONCLUSION: The improved orbicularis oculi muscle plication surgery is simple and efficient.It is worth promoting and applying in primary hospitals.

Source: International Ophthalmology

DOI: 10.1007/s10792-025-03860-4

Authors: Duo Peng, Wenting Gu, Zhen Wang

Institutions: Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Nanjing Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,790