Conjunctival prolapse: a simple and effective treatment.

Abstract

To describe a simple and noninvasive technique to manage conjunctival prolapse and to report its efficacy. Noncomparative, retrospective case series. Ten consecutive patients encountered over a span of 13 years developed postoperative conjunctival prolapse as a complication from various ocular and orbital procedures. The prolapsed tissue is tucked back to its proper position with the aid of jeweler's forceps and a strip of gauze saturated with petroleum jelly and antibiotic ointment; thereafter, a double patch is applied to the closed eyelids. Successful resolution is usually attained within 48 hours. The technique is easy, efficient, and effective. All ten patients experienced no further complications after resolution. Clinicians should consider adopting this noninvasive technique.