Histological Evidence of Tissue Reaction to Gold Weights Used for Mechanical Ptosis

Lockington, D., Chadha, V., Russell, H., Cauchi, P., Tetley, L., Roberts, F. and Kemp, E. (2010) Histological Evidence of Tissue Reaction to Gold Weights Used for Mechanical Ptosis. Archives of Ophthalmology, 128(10), pp. 1379-1380. (doi: 10.1001/archophthalmol.2010.235)

Abstract

Gold and platinum weights have been implanted successfully to induce mechanical ptosis for corneal surface protection, although ocular symptoms of facial paralysis can still persist. Recent satisfaction surveys suggest that patients prefer the more expensive platinum linked chain owing to improved contour and corresponding cosmesis.1 Variations in the surgical approach to pretarsal gold weight implantation have reduced associated rates of with-the-rule corneal astigmatism and extrusion.2 Tissue reaction to gold is uncommon. Herein we report 2 cases of nonextruded gold weights removed following treatment of lagophthalmos and describe the histological findings.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Tetley, Dr Laurence
• Authors: Lockington, D., Chadha, V., Russell, H., Cauchi, P., Tetley, L., Roberts, F., and Kemp, E.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Life Sciences
• Journal Name: Archives of Ophthalmology
• ISSN: 0003-9950