Symblepharon
Symblepharon
Symblepharon (pronunciation: sim-blef-uh-ron) is a medical condition characterized by the adhesion of the palpebral conjunctiva (the conjunctiva of the eyelid) to the bulbar conjunctiva (the conjunctiva covering the eyeball).
Etymology
The term 'Symblepharon' is derived from the Greek words 'syn' meaning 'together', and 'blepharon' meaning 'eyelid'.
Causes
Symblepharon is typically caused by trauma or inflammation to the eye, such as chemical burns, thermal burns, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, or ocular cicatricial pemphigoid.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Symblepharon include discomfort, foreign body sensation, tearing, and photophobia (sensitivity to light). In severe cases, it can lead to visual impairment.
Treatment
Treatment for Symblepharon often involves surgical intervention to separate the adhered conjunctiva. This may be followed by the use of amniotic membrane transplantation or mucous membrane grafting to prevent re-adhesion.
Related Terms
- Conjunctiva: The clear, thin membrane that covers part of the front surface of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids.
- Palpebral Conjunctiva: The part of the conjunctiva that lines the inner surface of the eyelids.
- Bulbar Conjunctiva: The part of the conjunctiva that covers the anterior part of the eyeball.
- Photophobia: An abnormal sensitivity to light.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Symblepharon
- Wikipedia's article - Symblepharon
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