Symblepharon

Symblepharon is adhesion between the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, usually from chemical/thermal burns, trachoma, or ocular cicatricial pemphigoid. It restricts eye movement and may cause corneal exposure. Treatment: treat underlying cicatricial disease; surgical lysis with mucus-membrane/amniotic membrane graft to prevent re-adhesion; lubricate and protect the cornea.

Common Symptoms

Restricted eye movement; fornix shallowing; corneal exposure; history of burn/cicatricial disease

Causes and Pathogenesis

Conjunctival scarring from burns/trachoma/pemphigoid fuses palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva.

Treatment

Treat underlying disease; surgical lysis with amniotic/mucosa graft; protect cornea

Preventive Measures

Early burn treatment; amniotic membrane in acute burns.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.