Conjunctivochalasis
Did you know that CCH is a result of degenerated Tenon’s capsule?
What is Conjunctivochalasis?
Conjunctivochalasis (CCH) is defined as a loose, redundant, nonedematous conjunctiva that is considered to occur secondary to normal aging.
The unhealthy Tenons cause the conjunctiva to loosen and create folds that can:
• Interfere with the tear meniscus
• Block the punctum preventing tear clearance
• Occupy the fornix (the tear reservoir), diminishing its volume and ability to replenish the tear meniscus adequately.
• Over time, the loose conjunctiva contracts further, shortening the fornix
Prevalence of CCH in America
In a recent study of 1,416 individuals over 60, more than 98% demonstrated Conjunctivochalasis1
- 16.5% of people in the U.S. are 65 years old or over (54.1M)
- 53M people with CCH in the U.S.
Assuming:
- 2% of people with CCH are severe enough to warrant surgery
- That equates to 1.06M people
We have the solution. The Reservoir Restoration Procedure.
AmnioGraft®
AmnioGraft, a cryopreserved amniotic membrane graft, supports accelerated post-op recovery and ensures superior patient outcomes when used in ocular surface reconstructive procedures.2-4
Reservoir Restoration Procedure
A simple, 20-minute, surgical procedure for Conjunctivochalasis Dry Eye that restores the function of the anatomical tear reservoir (fornix) by:
1) Removing degenerated & deteriorated Tenon’s Fascia
2) Rearranging (recessing) to deepen the fornix and creating a well-defined inferior fornix
3) Replacing degenerated tenons with AmnioGraft to bring back the normal anatomy
