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Self-Adhering Magnetic Device to Treat Corneal Exposure
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago
Summary
Paralytic lagophthalmos can be difficult to treat and manage. It has a host of causes and effects, one of which (for the latter) is exposure keratopathy. Untreated, this can lead to corneal ulceration, inflammation, and potentially blindness. Despite a variety of attempts at treating this complex condition, none have satisfactorily reduced complications ranging from ease of use to aesthetics. With improvement in magnetic technology, however, that may change. Barmettler et al (2014) have demonstrated preliminary success of externally affixed magnets in closing both model and patient eyelids. As such, we hypothesize that magnetic devices can be used to treat corneal exposure by controlling eyelid position.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
25
Start Date
2024-04-17
Completion Date
2025-04-01
Last Updated
2024-05-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
temporary magnetic system for tarsorrhaphy (MST)
cutting-edge technology has produced smaller magnets with stronger magnetic fields, prompting experts to revisit the use of magnets to facilitate eyelid closure
Locations (1)
University of Illinois - Specialty Care Building
Chicago, Illinois, United States