In the medical field, every precise treatment can be a major life-saving. Ophthalmologists not only successfully corrected a 10-year-old boy's ptosis, but also accidentally removed a 1.5-centimeter-long pencil lead from his right eye, disarming a "time bomb" that had been hidden for many years.
A pencil lead taken from the patient's eye
The boy had ptosis for many years and accidentally found a pencil lead during surgery
Liu Siyu (pseudonym), a child from Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, has been suffering from ptosis since he was a child, with drooping eyelids as if he could not wake up, which seriously affected his appearance and may even affect his vision and psychological development. Over the years, the family never gave up seeking medical treatment and went to several hospitals, but local doctors advised to wait until the age of 10 before undergoing surgery. The child has just turned 10 years old this year and is in the fourth grade, and during the summer vacation, his parents took him to Chengdu East Aier Eye Hospital to seek help from the director of oculoplastic surgery and tear duct specialist, Du Anshi, hoping to bring changes to the child.
On the day of the operation, everything was in order. However, when Director Du Anshi went deep into the upper right eyelid to perform the delicate operation, a startling discovery made everyone jaw-dropping, and a 1.5-centimeter-long pencil lead appeared in front of him. This "time bomb" is hidden deep in the child's upper eyelid and has been quietly existing for many years, like a silent intruder, which can cause unpredictable danger at any time. But fortunately, it did not "detonate" immediately, nor did it make the child feel the slightest discomfort.
The pencil lead found in the patient's eye during the operation
The specialist calmly coped, successfully "defused the bomb" and completed the operation
In the face of this sudden situation, Director Du Anshi showed extraordinary professionalism and calm judgment, and quickly adjusted the surgical plan. On the premise of ensuring the safety of the operation, he calmly and carefully removed the "time bomb" from the child's eye, and successfully completed the ptosis correction surgery.
After the operation, Liu Siyu was in excellent condition, recovered quickly, and opened her eyes. Director Du Anshi said that if a foreign body such as a pencil lead remains in the body for a long time, especially in sensitive areas such as the skin or eyes, the risk of infection is extremely high. As the first line of defense of the human body, once the skin is damaged, bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms may take advantage of the weakness to enter and cause local or systemic infection. However, the eye structure is more delicate and complex, and once it is infestered by a foreign body, it may not only lead to eye inflammation such as conjunctivitis and keratitis, but also may cause irreversible damage to vision and even cause serious consequences such as blindness.
A group photo of Liu Siyu and her father after surgery
"Thank you very much to Director Du Anshi and the medical staff of Chengdu East District Aier Eye Hospital!" After the operation, Liu Siyu's family said excitedly, "The child is more introverted, usually lives in school, the teacher said that he is very obedient, we never thought that the child would hide such a 'time bomb' in his eyes, according to the child's own recollection, he has never been injured by a pencil lead and other foreign objects." ”
Group photo of Director Du Anshi and patient Liu Siyu
The operation not only successfully lifted the "time bomb" in Liu Siyu's eyes, but also sounded the alarm for the majority of parents. Director Du Anshi reminded parents to strengthen the daily supervision of children to avoid similar foreign bodies entering the eyes. For children with eye abnormalities, they should seek medical attention and perform professional examinations in a timely manner.
"Ptosis is a common eye disease, not only affects aesthetics, some ptosis can also affect visual development, children with ptosis in both eyes may also indirectly affect the development of the cervical spine and spine, the timing of surgery should be determined according to the age of the child and the severity of ptosis." At the same time, Director Du Anshi emphasized that parents and all walks of life should pay attention to children's eye health and conduct regular eye examinations to ensure that children's eyes receive timely and correct treatment. (Tan Jing)