Question Title: Conjunctival Flap

Posted by Cheryl on June 09, 1999 at 13:56:30
Dr. Linder,

Since opthalmic plastic surgery is your specialty, I have a question for you.
I have asked a few oculists, but they cannot answer my question.

I wear a scleral shell in my left eye(microphthalmia) and have for the past 17 years. Prior to the fitting, a conjunctival flap was done. The flap has worn very thin over the years, so much that I can see the eye, there is a tiny hole in the center of it as well. On occasion, I will have extreme pain in the eye. I'm not sure if it is because the flap is so thin or it's the eye itself causing the pain. I keep the shell cleaned and polished to avoid irritation.

Has a conjunctival flap ever had to be redone after becoming so thin?

Thanks

Cheryl, I answered your question below where you posted this the first time. I hope this is helpful.

HFHS M.D.-JL