Question
How is congenital eyelid coloboma treated?
Answer
Congenital eyelid coloboma has a familial genetic trait and is categorized into two types: Type I (inherited from the father, with infertility in women and complete expression), and Type II (equal chances of inheritance from both parents, with incomplete expression). Treatment-wise, eyelid coloboma can affect the child’s facial appearance and visual function, so it is recommended to undergo a major eyelid repair surgery between the ages of 2 to 3. If the child also has amblyopia and refractive errors, surgery should be scheduled based on the actual condition.