What is an Entropion/Epiblepharon？
Entropion/Epiblepharon is a condition in which the lashes are oriented toward the eyeball and make contact with the eyeball, causing a scratch and various symptoms.
Entropion/Epiblepharon,
Mongolian folds
Inverted eyelashes are believed to be caused by poor development of fibers that support the lashes in an outward direction.
It is reported that about 50% of inverted eyelashes in children are present at birth.
目次
Entropion/Epiblepharon
Surgical treatment
The skin near the eyelashes is incised and sutured internally to exfoliate the eyelashes. After surgery, the incision wound becomes a double eyelid.
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Entropion/Epiblepharon
Tomoyuki
Kashima
/ MD, PhD
Over the past 10 years, we have performed more than 10,000 eye plastic surgeries in Japan and the United States.
I aim to provide the cutting-edge medical knowledge and experience I have gained to patients in need in Japan.
Dr. Kashima's official blog
Career
| 2002 | Graduated from Gunma University Medical School Department of Ophthalmology |
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| 2004 | Isesaki Municipal Hospital |
| 2005 | Gunma University Ophthalmology |
| 2007-09 | Seirei Hamamatsu Hospital Domestic study in Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery |
| 2009 | Established an Oculoplastic Clinic at Gunma University |
| 2012 | Received degree Assistant Professor at Gunma University Department of Ophthalmology |
| 2010-18 | Director of the Asia-Pacific Society of Oculoplastic Surgery |
| 2015-16 | Studied at the University of California Los Angeles |
| 2017 | Opened Shin-Maebashi Kashima Oculoplastic Surgery Clinic |
| 2018 | Opened the Oculofacial Clinic in Tokyo |
| 2019 | Selected for The New York Times special feature "Next Era Leaders 2019" |
| 2020 | Member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) |
International and Domestic Activities
| 2009 | Singapore National Eye Center |
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| 2010 | Asia-Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery in Beijing Invited Speaker |
| 2011 | European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery in Como, Italy |
| 2012 |
World Ophthalmology Congress in Abu Dhabi Invited Speaker Asia ARVO Singapore Invited Speaker APAO Busan Invited Speaker American Academy of Ophthalmology Chicago Invited Speaker |
| 2013 | APAO Hyderabad Invited Speaker American Pediatric Ophthalmology Society Singapore Invited Speaker European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Barcelona |
| 2014 | World Ophthalmology Congress Tokyo Invited Speaker Asia-Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Delhi American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Chicago |
| 2015 | APAO Guangzhou Invited Speaker |
| 2016 | KSAS (Korea Society of Aesthetic Surgery) meeting in Seoul ITEDS (International Thyroid Eye Disease) meeting in London AP SOPRS & JSOPRS joint meeting session chair iseminer Numerous lectures on surgical treatment of thyroid eye disease. |
| 2017 | American Academy of Ophthalmology instructor, Korean Society of Oculoplastic Surgery invited speaker, Chinese Society of Oculoplastic Surgery invited speaker |
| 2018 | Asia-Pacific International Society APAO invited speaker |
| 2019 | Asia-Pacific International Society APAO invited speaker, ITEDS invited speaker, OPAIC invited speaker |
| 2021 | Asia-Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery invited speaker |
Supervision & Authorship
Supervision
Perioperative care of the external eye
Meo Ice
A medical product developed by Nagoya Glasses to prevent "swelling" and "pain" after surgery around the eyelids.
Authorship
Chief Editor
Ultimate Atlas of Eyelid Surgery
An ambitious atlas aiming for collaboration between ophthalmology and plastic surgery, published by All Japan Hospital Publishing. It is clearly explained with continuous color photos and detailed schematics.
Authorship
Chief Editor
Start Here! Basic Techniques in Eyelid Plastic Surgery
An introductory book for doctors aspiring to specialize in oculoplastic surgery, published by All Japan Hospital Publishing. It thoroughly explains surgical tools and techniques.
