Congenital Bilateral Upper Eyelid Eversion: Report of a Case

CİNGÜ A. K., ŞAHİN A., Yuksel H., Ozkok A., Ari S., Caca I.

SEMINARS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY, vol.29, no.1, pp.36-38, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.3109/08820538.2013.821499
  • Journal Name: SEMINARS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.36-38
  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Congenital bilateral upper eyelid eversion is a rare condition and the definite cause is not known. It is often seen in Black babies or babies with Down's syndrome. With early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, the condition can be managed without surgery. We report a case of congenital upper eyelid eversion in an otherwise healthy Caucasian neonate, born by normal vaginal delivery. The case responded well to conservative treatment, including eyelid repositioning, lubricants, antibiotic ointment, and eyelid patching.