Oculoplastic surgery of interest to the pediatric ophthalmologist

Abstract

Purpose/RelevanceManagement of oculoplastic disorders encountered in the pediatric population.Target AudienceFor the pediatric ophthalmologist.Current PracticeSurgical management of congenital ptosis, masses in the lid and brow, coloboma of the eyelids, epiblepharon, and blow-out fractures in children falls in the grey zone between the subspecialty training of pediatric ophthalmologists and the purview of oculoplastic surgeons. Many pediatric ophthalmologists do not feel equipped to manage these disorders following fellowship training. In some locations, oculoplastic surgeons are not readily available, or would prefer to defer to the pediatric subspecialist for care of infants and children.Best PracticePediatric ophthalmologists should have in depth knowledge of the surgical considerations and approach relevant to each condition, in order to manage or co-manage these conditions.Expected OutcomesThis workshop will provide attendees already performing these procedures with enhanced technical knowledge. Those not currently performing relevant procedures will have the opportunity to review anatomical considerations, surgical approaches and optimal care of each condition. Surgical procedures performed will be described in depth, fostering skill acquisition by all attendees.FormatDidactic lectures emphasizing case presentations.SummaryWorkshop will include surgical treatment of congenital ptosis, third nerve palsy, Horner’s syndrome or ptosis in association with craniosynostosis. Surgical management of eyelid coloboma, epiblepharon and blepharophimosis will be addressed. Excision of orbital dermoids or other masses through the natural lid crease will be demonstrated. Finally, surgical management of the child with orbital blow-out fracture will be included. Purpose/RelevanceManagement of oculoplastic disorders encountered in the pediatric population. Management of oculoplastic disorders encountered in the pediatric population. Target AudienceFor the pediatric ophthalmologist. For the pediatric ophthalmologist. Current PracticeSurgical management of congenital ptosis, masses in the lid and brow, coloboma of the eyelids, epiblepharon, and blow-out fractures in children falls in the grey zone between the subspecialty training of pediatric ophthalmologists and the purview of oculoplastic surgeons. Many pediatric ophthalmologists do not feel equipped to manage these disorders following fellowship training. In some locations, oculoplastic surgeons are not readily available, or would prefer to defer to the pediatric subspecialist for care of infants and children. Surgical management of congenital ptosis, masses in the lid and brow, coloboma of the eyelids, epiblepharon, and blow-out fractures in children falls in the grey zone between the subspecialty training of pediatric ophthalmologists and the purview of oculoplastic surgeons. Many pediatric ophthalmologists do not feel equipped to manage these disorders following fellowship training. In some locations, oculoplastic surgeons are not readily available, or would prefer to defer to the pediatric subspecialist for care of infants and children. Best PracticePediatric ophthalmologists should have in depth knowledge of the surgical considerations and approach relevant to each condition, in order to manage or co-manage these conditions. Pediatric ophthalmologists should have in depth knowledge of the surgical considerations and approach relevant to each condition, in order to manage or co-manage these conditions. Expected OutcomesThis workshop will provide attendees already performing these procedures with enhanced technical knowledge. Those not currently performing relevant procedures will have the opportunity to review anatomical considerations, surgical approaches and optimal care of each condition. Surgical procedures performed will be described in depth, fostering skill acquisition by all attendees. This workshop will provide attendees already performing these procedures with enhanced technical knowledge. Those not currently performing relevant procedures will have the opportunity to review anatomical considerations, surgical approaches and optimal care of each condition. Surgical procedures performed will be described in depth, fostering skill acquisition by all attendees. FormatDidactic lectures emphasizing case presentations. Didactic lectures emphasizing case presentations. SummaryWorkshop will include surgical treatment of congenital ptosis, third nerve palsy, Horner’s syndrome or ptosis in association with craniosynostosis. Surgical management of eyelid coloboma, epiblepharon and blepharophimosis will be addressed. Excision of orbital dermoids or other masses through the natural lid crease will be demonstrated. Finally, surgical management of the child with orbital blow-out fracture will be included. Workshop will include surgical treatment of congenital ptosis, third nerve palsy, Horner’s syndrome or ptosis in association with craniosynostosis. Surgical management of eyelid coloboma, epiblepharon and blepharophimosis will be addressed. Excision of orbital dermoids or other masses through the natural lid crease will be demonstrated. Finally, surgical management of the child with orbital blow-out fracture will be included.