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Tarsorrhaphy is a minor procedure done under local anesthesia. Special preparation is not necessary.
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ambulatory patients first, then wheelchair patients, then bedbound
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You freeze and die like Jack Nicholson in "The Shining"! If you are prepared with the correct clothing and find a shelter you will survive.
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What precautions should be taken at home if having a tarsorrhaphy?
Pathways in the home should be cleared of obstacles, and patients should be aware of peripheral vision loss. They will need to compensate by turning their head fully when looking at an object.
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This test requires a blood sample.
What is tarsorrhaphy?
Tarsorrhaphy is a rare procedure in which the eyelids are partially sewn together to narrow the opening.
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What must be considered before tarsorrhaphy?
The use of eye drops and contact lenses to moisten and protect the eyes must be considered before tarsorrhaphy is performed.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a tarsorrhaphy?
Tarsorrhaphy carries few risks. If complications occur, they are usually minor eyelid swelling and superficial infection.
How should patients be prepared for a thallium heart scan?
Patients should not drink alcoholic or caffeinated beverages, smoke tobacco, or ingest other nicotine products for 24 hours before the test. These substances can affect test results. Patients should also not eat anything.
How should patients be prepared for an eye muscle surgery?
Patients should make sure their doctors are aware of any medications that they are taking, even over-the-counter medications. Patients should not take aspirin, or any other blood-thinning medications for ten days prior to surgery.
What is the suturing together of the upper and lower eye?
Tarsorrhaphy
What precautions need to be taken when doing tarsorrhaphy?
The use of eye drops and contact lenses to moisten and protect the eyes must be considered first before tarsorrhaphy is performed.
