Mid tarsorraphy, an effective and practical procedure to cure indolent corneal ulear in Pakistan

ABSTRACT

Study conducted at Rawalpindi Medical College associated hospitals from 1987-1993. Mid tarsorraphy had been tried in 80 patients of indolent corneal ulcers and found to be more effective, cheaper and feasible procedure. Its usefulness to cure indolent corneal ulcers has been compared with medical specific treatment, use of issue glues and lubricants, patching, bandage soft contact lenses, chemicals cauterization and mechanical scrapping of diseased tissue and conjuctival flaps. Rationale of the procedure has also been discussed