Evisceration (ophthalmology)
- Evisceration (ophthalmology)
An evisceration is the removal of the eye's contents, leaving the scleral shell and extraocular muscles intact.[Cassin, B. and Solomon, S. "Dictionary of Eye Terminology". Gainsville, Florida: Triad Publishing Company, 1990.] ][Zein W. [http://www.eyeweb.org/evisceration.htm "Evisceration, Enucleation, and Exenteration."] Eyeweb.org. Accessed September 25, 2006.] The procedure is usually performed to reduce pain or cosmesis in a blind eye, as in cases of endophthalmitis unresponsive to antibiotics.]Either general or local anesthetics may be used during eviscerations, with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents injected intravenously.[ [http://www.ioi.com/surgeon/tech/evisc.html "Surgical Technique: Evisceration".] Bio-Eye Orbital Implants. Accessed September 25, 2006.] ]ee also
*Enucleation
*Eye surgery
*Oculoplastics
References
External links
* [http://www.mrcophth.com/oculoplasticgallery/evisceration/evisceration.html Surgical photos (Warning: graphic content)]
* [http://www.ericksonlabs.com/eye-conditions.html Leading conditions of Eye Loss]
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