Reversible cicatricial ectropion precipitated by topical brimonidine eye drops

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Petros Aristodemou, Roger Baer

Abstract

Bilateral cicatricial ectropian was precipitated by topical brimonidine eye drops. On discontinuation of the drug, the ectropian resolved. Patients on brimonidine who develop cicatricial ectropian should not be managed surgically at first presentation.

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Dec 22, 2020·Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection·Mohammad SoleimaniMohammad Mehrpour

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