Although not uncommon, conjunctivochalasis may be overlooked or mistaken for an age-related change comprising redundant conjunctival folds between lower lid margins and the globe. Different surgical procedures are available which may create scars with the disturbance of the lachrymal film. The current article explores a new approach surgical for the treatment of Conjunctivochalasis in which specially designed bipolar electrocautery forceps facilitate the complete reduction of the conjunctival folds without creating lesions near the corneoscleral limbus.
Conjunctivochalasis is a condition characterized by the formation of one or several bulbar conjunctival folds on the eyelid margin that alters the lachrymal film physiology in different ways. Its incidence has gradually increased in the population, due to the permanent increase of life expectancy. To manage this condition, different…
