Evisceration (ophthalmology)
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An evisceration is the removal of the eye's contents, leaving the scleral shell and extraocular muscles intact.[1][2] The procedure is usually performed to reduce pain or improve cosmesis in a blind eye, as in cases of endophthalmitis unresponsive to antibiotics.[1][2] An ocular prosthetic can be fit over the eviscerated eye in order to improve cosmesis.[3]
Either general or local anesthetics may be used during eviscerations, with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents injected intravenously.[4]
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References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 Cassin, B. and Solomon, S. Dictionary of Eye Terminology. Gainsville, Florida: Triad Publishing Company, 1990.
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 Zein W. "Evisceration, Enucleation, and Exenteration." Eyeweb.org. Accessed September 25, 2006.
- Jump up ↑ "Evisceration". Ocularist Association of California. Accessed September 25, 2006.
- Jump up ↑ "Surgical Technique: Evisceration". Bio-Eye Orbital Implants. Accessed September 25, 2006.
