What is conjunctival Chalasis?

Conjunctival chalasis is a common and frustrating ocular surface condition that causes discomfort and pain. It often follows cataract, blepharoplasty or other procedures that can affect the ocular surface.

What is conjunctival cauterization?

Conjunctival cauterization is used to shrink the redundant tissue;18,21 it can also improve conjunctiva-sclera adhesion through coagulation. Conjunctival cauterization has been very successful in improving both symptoms and clinical findings related to conjunctivochalasis.

How long does chemosis last after blepharoplasty?

Results: The incidence of chemosis was 11.5 percent in this population of lower lid blepharoplasty patients. Chemosis presented intraoperatively or up to 1 week postoperatively. The median duration was 4 weeks, with a range from 1 to 12 weeks.

Can conjunctivochalasis go away on its own?

If a person has conjunctivochalasis, it is unlikely that the condition will go away on its own.

Does conjunctivochalasis go away?

What does chemosis look like?

Conjunctival chemosis is a swelling of the membrane. It can look like a big blister on the eyeball. The eyes may be yellowish and watery. Chemosis can get so severe that it is hard to close the eye.

What is conjunctivochalasis (CCH)?

Conjunctivochalasis (CCh) is an underdiagnosed and common condition characterized by loose, redundant, and non-edematous conjunctival folds typically located in the inferior bulbar conjunctiva. The term, which comes from the Greek “chalasis,” meaning to slacken, was first used by Hughes in 1942.

What is conjunctival chalasis and how is it treated?

Conjunctival chalasis is a common and frustrating ocular surface condition that causes discomfort and pain. It often follows cataract, blepharoplasty or other procedures that can affect the ocular surface. Chalasis refers to relaxation of tissue, and in this case, redundant conjunctiva becomes loose because of the absence of Tenon’s fascia.

What is redundant conjunctiva chalasis?

Chalasis refers to relaxation of tissue, and in this case, redundant conjunctiva becomes loose because of the absence of Tenon’s fascia. Redundancy of conjunctiva typically occurs at the inferior temporal limbus.

How effective is conjunctival cauterization for conjunctivochalasis?

Conjunctival cauterization is used to shrink the redundant tissue; 18,21 it can also improve conjunctiva-sclera adhesion through coagulation. Conjunctival cauterization has been very successful in improving both symptoms and clinical findings related to conjunctivochalasis.