Eyelash growth after enucleation and evisceration surgery.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Acquired eyelash hypertrichosis is associated with medications, systemic diseases, and ocular inflammation. The authors present a study showing that eyelash length is significantly longer following enucleation and evisceration surgery compared with the contralateral side. This may be related to factors involved in postoperative conjunctival and orbital inflammation and healing.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Williams, ZY; Richard, M; Stinnett, SS; Woodward, JA

Published Date

  • 2010

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 26 / 1

Start / End Page

  • 50 - 52

PubMed ID

  • 20090490

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1537-2677

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/IOP.0b013e3181b8c5ef

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States