Should I Treat My Conjunctivochalasis With Thermal Cautery?

June 8, 2010

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My doctor recommended treating my conjunctivochalasis with thermal cautery. I was wondering what are the side effects, risks, and dangers?

 

 

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One Response to “Should I Treat My Conjunctivochalasis With Thermal Cautery?”

  • ari
    on June 8, 2010 10:51 am

    very safe. practically no side effects or danger. if that doesnt work, i suture the conjunctiva to the eye, and some doctors resect the redundant conjunctiva and sometimes use amniotic membrane graft to help in the healing.