J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  2021 Feb;62(2):285-288. 10.3341/jkos.2021.62.2.285.

Congenital Trichomegaly of the Eyelashes

• Cho SI
• You IC
• Cho NC
• Ahn M

• KMID: 2512951
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3341/jkos.2021.62.2.285

Abstract

Purpose
To report a case of congenital trichomegaly.
Case summary
A 7-year-old girl visited our clinic with decreased visual acuity. The uncorrected visual acuity was 0.2 in the right eye and 0.3 in the left eye. The length and number of upper and lower eyelashes were increased. The eyelash length was 10 mm on the peripheral edge and 15 mm in the central area. Trichiasis and ptosis were also noted. There were no abnormal findings in the additional fundus examination or visual evoked potential test. There was no family history of trichomegaly, no abnormalities in blood test results, and no medication history. The patient is currently undergoing follow-up treatment for low visual acuity and mild ptosis under the diagnosis of trichomegaly.
Conclusions
Trichomegaly is associated with family history, various congenital diseases, and acquired diseases. However, it may occur congenitally, without specific causes.

Keyword

Congential disease, Eyelashes, Trichomegaly