Familial distichiasis

ABSTRACT

congenital familial distichiasis is a rare condition usually accompanied by other symptoms. isolated familial distichiasis is rarely heard of. various modalities of treatment have been tried over the years. we present a case of familial distichiasis spanning over three generations. our patient was treated with eyelid splitting and follicular extirpation with bipolar cautery. at two years follow-up, there is no recurrence of the distichiatic lashes, with excellent functional and cosmetic result.

KEY WORDS

Eyelid surgery - familial distichiasis

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