Evisceration

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Evisceration

More Than 50 Surgeries a Year

Performed Under 3 Circumstances to Improve Quality of Life:

  • Blind Eye
  • Un-aesthetic Eye
  • Painful Eyes
    100% of Patients Require a Prosthesis

What is it?

Evisceration is a surgical procedure consisting of removing the internal contents of the eye while maintaining the sclera and its muscles.

In Which Cases is it Carried Out?

  • Painful blind eyes
  • Eyes that lose their volume (phthisis)
  • Very large eyes (buphthalmos)

Previous Examinations

  • A full ophthalmological examination and eyelid and periocular examination.
  • Examination of the fundus of the eye.
  • Photos are taken to assess the patient’s condition before and after treatment.

During the Surgical Operation

This treatment is carried out in the operating theatre of the outpatient’s unit. During the operation, the surgeon removes the patient’s eyeball while maintaining the sclera and its muscles. An implant of the same size is inserted to prevent the ophthalmic cavity from losing volume.

After the Surgical Operation

  • The surgeon occludes the patient’s eye for 24 hours.
  • The patient must take antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs.
  • Ice must be applied to the treated area during the first few weeks.
  • It is important to rest adequately in the first few days and avoid lifting heavy objects or exercising.
  • About one month after surgery, the surgeon will decide if the eye has healed properly. At that time, a prosthetic doctor may adapt an external prosthesis so that the eye has a similar appearance to a healthy eye.

Associated Pathologies

  • Painful Blind Eyes
  • Phthisis
  • Buphthalmos