Surgical correction of giant fornix syndrome

Abstract

Purpose: To describe a surgical procedure and its outcomes for the management of chronic pseudomembranous keratoconjunctivitis secondary to giant fornix syndrome (GFS). Methods: Retrospective case series of 6 patients undergoing fornix shortening surgery for giant fornix syndrome. Results: Surgery produced complete resolution of symptoms in 5/6 (83%) patients and complete relief prior to partial relapse in 1. Mean follow up was 18 months (range: 3-41 months). In the 4 (of 6) patients who had measurements taken, the mean upper eyelid forniceal depth reduced from 21.25 mm (n = 4, SD: 2.87) preoperatively to 16.5 mm (n = 4, SD: 2.65) postoperatively. Conclusions: Fornix reconstruction may be an..