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== Ankyloblepharon ==
|Firstname=Domenic
 
|Lastname=Visocchi
'''Ankyloblepharon''' (pronounced: an-ky-lo-blef-a-ron) is a rare medical condition characterized by the partial or complete fusion of the eyelids. The term is derived from the Greek words "ankylos" meaning fused and "blepharon" meaning eyelid.
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|NPI=1639183445
== Etymology ==
|Gender=Male
 
|Medical_school=New York Medical College
The term Ankyloblepharon is derived from two Greek words. "Ankylos" which means fused or bound, and "blepharon" which refers to the eyelid. Thus, the term literally translates to "fused eyelids".
|Graduation_year=1999
 
|Primary_specialty=Physical Therapy
== Symptoms ==
|City=Medford
 
|State=MA
The primary symptom of Ankyloblepharon is the partial or complete fusion of the eyelids. This can lead to a range of visual impairments, including [[Blindness|blindness]] and [[Strabismus|strabismus]]. Other symptoms may include [[Photophobia|photophobia]] (sensitivity to light), [[Epiphora|epiphora]] (excessive tearing), and [[Blepharitis|blepharitis]] (inflammation of the eyelids).
|Zip=21553
 
|Address2=Suite 203
== Causes ==
|Country=United States
 
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Ankyloblepharon can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic disorders such as [[Ankyloblepharon-Ectodermal Defects-Cleft Lip/Palate (AEC) Syndrome|AEC Syndrome]] and [[Hay-Wells syndrome|Hay-Wells syndrome]]. It can also be caused by trauma to the eye, such as burns or chemical injuries.
|Full_address=5 High St Medford MA 21553
 
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== Treatment ==
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Treatment for Ankyloblepharon typically involves surgical separation of the fused eyelids. This is usually performed by an [[Ophthalmologist|ophthalmologist]] and may involve the use of skin grafts. In some cases, additional treatments may be necessary to address underlying conditions or complications.
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Blepharophimosis]]
* [[Cryptophthalmos]]
* [[Anophthalmia]]
 
== References ==
 
== External links ==
 
[[Category:Eye diseases]]
[[Category:Rare diseases]]
[[Category:Genetic disorders]]
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Latest revision as of 22:31, 7 February 2024

Ankyloblepharon

Ankyloblepharon (pronounced: an-ky-lo-blef-a-ron) is a rare medical condition characterized by the partial or complete fusion of the eyelids. The term is derived from the Greek words "ankylos" meaning fused and "blepharon" meaning eyelid.

Etymology

The term Ankyloblepharon is derived from two Greek words. "Ankylos" which means fused or bound, and "blepharon" which refers to the eyelid. Thus, the term literally translates to "fused eyelids".

Symptoms

The primary symptom of Ankyloblepharon is the partial or complete fusion of the eyelids. This can lead to a range of visual impairments, including blindness and strabismus. Other symptoms may include photophobia (sensitivity to light), epiphora (excessive tearing), and blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids).

Causes

Ankyloblepharon can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic disorders such as AEC Syndrome and Hay-Wells syndrome. It can also be caused by trauma to the eye, such as burns or chemical injuries.

Treatment

Treatment for Ankyloblepharon typically involves surgical separation of the fused eyelids. This is usually performed by an ophthalmologist and may involve the use of skin grafts. In some cases, additional treatments may be necessary to address underlying conditions or complications.

See also

References

External links

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