Campbell, 1990  Title: Thermoablation treatment for trichiasis
using the argon laser.
Authors: Campbell DC
Journal: Aust N Z J Ophthalmol. 1990 Nov;18(4):427-30.
PMID: 2076293; UI: 91166972
Affiliated institution: Department
of Ophthalmology, Palmerston North Hospital, New Zealand.
This paper presents a brief review of the literature
regarding current treatment modalities for trichiasis and their
complications. The technique of Argon laser thermoablation of
lashes is described. A total of 12 patients with recurrent trichiasis
involving 15 eyelids were treated and the procedure was found
to be effective in 12 eyelids (80%). The follow-up period was
three to six months. The laser settings used were Argon blue-green
wavelength, spot size 50 to 100 microns, exposure time 0.05 to
0.10 seconds and power 1200 to 2000 mW. Advantages of the technique
were precise application and selectivity, lack of complications,
non-requirement for infiltrative anaesthesia and ease of performance.
Disadvantages were the need for up to three treatments in some
patients and the technique only being suitable for treating small
numbers (up to six) of lashes.
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