DOI: 10.36347/sasjs.2020.v06i03.002

Pages: 96-99

Trichiasis or distichiasis is an abnormality characterized by an abnormal rubbing of the eyelashes against the eyeball, trichiasis is a generally acquired condition and the etiologies are multiple. In Morocco, trachoma remains the main cause of trichiasis, which can lead to corneal blindness. Among the therapeutic means, one finds the argon laser which offers several advantages: Ease of realization, reproducibility and limitation of recidivism. The objective of our work is to study the place of the Argon laser in the treatment of trichiasic and distichiasic eyelashes as an alternative to surgery, its indications, techniques and results.