How do you treat bulbar conjunctiva?
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This condition is generally treated with topical antihistamines, mast-cell stabilizers or anti-inflammatory agents. The conjunctiva is a thin, translucent, relatively elastic tissue layer with both bulbar and palpebral portions.
How long does conjunctival laceration take to heal?
Small conjunctival lacerations (<1cm) will heal within a week without special attention. Larger lacerations, after appositional placement of the tissue edges, can be remediated with antibiotic ointment and pressure patching for 24 hours.
How do you repair a conjunctival laceration?
Most conjunctival lacerations will heal without surgical repair. Larger conjunctival lacerations can be repaired primarily and followed by a course of topical antibiotics. Examination and repair may require sedation or general anesthesia in the pediatric patient.
What is bulbar conjunctival?
Bulbar conjunctiva: That part of the conjunctiva, a clear membrane of the eye, which covers the outer surface of the eye. The other part of the conjunctiva is the palpebral conjunctiva, which lines the inside of the eyelids. The bulbar conjunctiva is also called the ocular conjunctiva.
Where is the bulbar conjunctiva?
The bulbar conjunctiva is found on the eyeball over the anterior sclera. Tenon’s capsule binds it to the underlying sclera.
What is eyelid laceration?
Eyelid lacerations refer to partial- or full-thickness defects in the eyelid and constitute a significant subset of facial trauma which is often accompanied by other ocular injuries including corneal abrasions, disruption of the lacrimal drainage system, foreign bodies, open globe, or orbital fractures.
What does Bulbar mean?
Definition of bulbar : of or relating to a bulb specifically : involving the medulla oblongata bulbar polio.
Does Bulbar conjunctiva cover cornea?
Bulbar conjunctiva. This portion of the conjunctiva covers the anterior part of the sclera (the “white” of the eye). The bulbar conjunctiva stops at the junction between the sclera and cornea; it does not cover the cornea.
What is the bulbar and palpebral conjunctiva?
The bulbar and palpebral conjunctiva comprise one continuous piece of tissue, connecting at the fornix. What Is the Function of the Conjunctiva?
What are the treatment options for conjunctivochalasis?
In severe cases in which the conjunctivochalasis causes the conjunctiva to be exposed even when the eyelids are closed, using artificial tear ointment and patching the eyes at night can be beneficial. 8 These patients may also need to use the ointment during the day if they have significant desiccation of the exposed conjunctiva.
What is the best laser for redundant conjunctiva?
• Argon laser. Argon laser has also been used to “shrink” the redundant conjunctiva. In South Korea, Sangkyung Choi, MD, and his group describe using a 532-nm argon green laser set at 500 µm and ranging in power from 600 to 1200 mW for a duration of 0.5 seconds to treat the inferior conjunctiva.
How do you get rid of the redundant folds of conjunctiva?
• Cautery approaches. Most of the in-office procedures involve some type of thermally-induced shrinkage or excision to get rid of the redundant folds of conjunctiva clinically visible and resting on the lower lid.
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