Gossman, 1992 (argon eyelash removal)


Gossman, 1992

Title: Prospective evaluation of the argon laser in the treatment of trichiasis.

Authors: Gossman MD, Yung R, Berlin AJ, Brightwell JR

Journal: Ophthalmic Surg 1992 Mar;23(3):183-7

PMID: 1574287, UI: 92244594

Affiliated institution: Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Louisville School of Medicine, KY 40202.

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We report the results of argon-laser treatment in 60 consecutive eyelids with focal, symptomatic trichiasis. Permanence of eyelash destruction compared favorably with that reported for cryosurgery; complications were limited to minimal contour abnormalities and hypopigmentation.