A condition in which the conjunctiva loosens, forming folds or covering the lower eyelid.
When loose conjunctiva bulges out along the lower eyelid, tears can’t spread evenly, causing ongoing dryness and a gritty feeling. If dry eye treatment hasn’t helped, have your conjunctiva checked.
Treatment · RadiofrequencyACUTRONACUTRON uses heat generated by radiofrequency current to coagulate loose conjunctival tissue. It is a simple procedure with no incision.
Diagnostic · Dry eye testingOCULUS Keratograph 5MWe use the OCULUS Keratograph 5M to check tear meniscus height and tear film breakup time, and a slit-lamp microscope to check the conjunctiva, to identify the cause.
The goal is to smooth out conjunctival folds so tears spread evenly again. It is managed alongside care at our dry eye clinic.
A condition in which the conjunctiva covering the eye loosens and wrinkles, or bulges out as if swollen between the lower eyelid and the eye, covering the lid.
Radiofrequency current is delivered through an electrode, and the heat from contact resistance tightens the loose tissue.
Conjunctival folds are smoothed with radiofrequency heat instead of a blade.
Once the conjunctiva is smoothed, the tear film stabilizes, which helps in treating dry eye.
A treatment device that coagulates tissue with heat generated by radiofrequency current.
When a fine radiofrequency tip touches the conjunctiva, contact resistance generates heat, which coagulates and shrinks the loose tissue.
In the past, loose conjunctiva was mainly cut away and stitched, but the radiofrequency method requires no incision or stitches.
The conjunctiva is a thin membrane covering the white of the eye and the inner eyelids. When it loses elasticity, it wrinkles and sags, disrupting the tear film.
With age, the conjunctiva loses elasticity and sags more easily.
Allergies, dust · smoke, eye rubbing and long-term lens wear irritate the conjunctiva.
Conjunctivitis, dry eye, or recovery after surgery can weaken the conjunctiva.
Conjunctivochalasis has symptoms similar to dry eye, so some people assume it’s just dry eye. If the items below sound familiar, have your conjunctiva checked at your visit.
We check your symptoms, how long you’ve had them and your lens-wearing habits.
A microscope shows the location and extent of the conjunctival folds and the state of the tear film.
Together with the medical team, you decide whether dry eye treatment should come first or a conjunctival procedure is needed.
Radiofrequency heat is delivered to the loose area. The procedure takes about 5 minutes.
You return on a set date to have your conjunctiva and tear film checked.
| Incision · stitches | Radiofrequency (ACUTRON) | |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Loose conjunctiva is cut away and stitched. | Radiofrequency heat shrinks the loose conjunctiva. |
| Incision · stitches | Yes | No |
The right method depends on your conjunctiva. Whether a procedure is needed, and which method suits you, is decided in consultation with the medical team after examination.
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They are different conditions, but their symptoms are similar and they often occur together. Loose conjunctiva disrupts the tear film and causes dryness and a gritty feeling, so if dry eye treatment isn’t helping, it’s worth checking your conjunctiva.
The procedure itself takes about 5 minutes. Separate time is needed for consultation and exams.
The radiofrequency method does not cut or stitch the conjunctiva; it uses heat to shrink loose conjunctiva.
Aging is a common cause. Frequent contact lens wear, allergies to fine dust or pollen, frequent eye rubbing, and other eye conditions such as conjunctivitis also play a role.
No. It depends on how severe your symptoms are and the state of your conjunctiva. Whether a procedure is needed and suitable is decided after examination, through a thorough consultation with the medical team.
Our director reviews your results and explains them in person.
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