Tarsorrhaphy Health Dictionary

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Tarsorrhaphy: From 2 Different Sources

Surgery in which the upper and lower eyelids are partially or completely sewn together.

Tarsorrhaphy may be used as part of the treatment of corneal ulcer, or to protect the corneas of people who cannot close their eyes or those with exophthalmos.

The eyelids are later cut apart and allowed to open.

Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association
n. an operation in which the upper and lower eyelids are joined together, either completely or along part of their length. It is performed to protect the cornea or to allow a corneal injury to heal.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Corneal Ulcer

A break, erosion, or open sore in the cornea commonly caused by a corneal abrasion. It may also be due to chemical damage, or infection with bacteria, fungi, or viruses (particularly with the herpes viruses). Eye conditions such as keratoconjunctivitis sicca and eyelid deformities such as entropion or ectropion increase the risk of an ulcer.

Corneal ulcers are revealed by introducing fluorescein dye into the eye. Infections and predisposing eye conditions are treated according to their cause. A superficial, noninfectious ulcer usually heals quickly; if it fails to do so, it may be treated with a “bandage’’ contact lens or tarsorrhaphy.... corneal ulcer


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