Endoscopic Corneal Neurotization: Technique and Initial Experience. Issue 1 (January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Leyngold, Ilya; Weller, Christopher; Leyngold, Mark; Tabor, Mark
• Is Part Of: Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 34:Issue 1(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-01
• Subjects: Eye -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Ophthalmic plastic surgery -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.70592
• DOI: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000001023
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0740-9303

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The authors describe a minimally invasive surgical technique to re-establish corneal sensibility in a patient with neurotrophic keratopathy with the supraorbital nerve harvested endoscopically. Methods: Pedicled contralateral supraorbital nerve was harvested endoscopically through small eyelid crease and scalp incisions and transferred to the affected eye. Results: Endoscopic corneal neurotization was successfully performed with restoration of corneal sensibility and corneal epithelial integrity. Conclusions: The use of an endoscope allows for a minimally invasive approach to successful corneal neurotization with the supraorbital nerve. Abstract : The authors describe a minimally invasive endoscopic technique for corneal neurotization with supraorbital nerve resulting in successful restoration of corneal sensibility.