Case report highlights surgical separation of fused eyelids in a newborn with congenital ankyloblepharon, suggesting early intervention to prevent amblyopia.
Ankyloblepharon is a rare condition in which the eyelids are partially or completely fused by the skin webs. These can be congenital or acquired. In congenital ankyloblepharon, lid margins fail to separate and are diagnosed at birth. Early intervention is recommended to allow for early visual stimulus processing, normal fixation development, and prevention of deprivation amblyopia. We report a rare case of bilateral congenital ankyloblepharon in a 4-day-old boy and describe a simple surgical technique under sedation to separate the fused eyelid with a video demonstration. In conclusion, Ankloblepharons may be isolated or associated with other congenital anomalies. Treatment is simple yet urgent and prevents the development of amblyopia.
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