eye care
06 Nov 2026
By Dr. Akshay Mitra
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In this contemporary epoch, due to the excessive use of technology, people are suffering from eye problems like low vision or Symblepharon. Many of you do not know what Symblepharon is. Under this condition, the conjunctiva of the eyelid gets attached to the conjunctiva of the eyeball. This condition also results in adhering the conjunctiva to the cornea, and a web-like connection is built between the eyelid and eyeball. A membrane by which the white of the eye is covered is known as conjunctiva. This conjunctiva is responsible for protecting the eye from any infection.
Types of Symblepharon
Total Symblepharon
Under this category, the entire eye gets covered by adhesive. This is extremely dangerous.Partial Symblepharon
Under this category, only a portion of the conjunctival surface is covered by adhesive; that is why it is known as partial symblepharon.Fornix Symblepharon
Under this, adhesive formation occurs in the conjunctival fornix.Simple Symblepharon
Under this, a small area is covered by the adhesive, and that area is between the conjunctiva of the eyelid and the conjunctiva of the eyeball.Cicatricial symblepharon
There is more extensive adhesion in this case than the simple one.Symptoms of Symblepharon
- A person with a Symblepharon problem feels like something is there in the eyes.
- A person can also experience pain in the eye or discomfort due to irritation.
- The person may start to have difficulty in seeing things properly.
- Changes occur in the tear flow which is why Symblepharon leads to excessive tearing.
- The eyes of people who suffer from this problem become sensitive to light. They are not able to open their eyes properly when they are exposed to bright light.
- Sometimes, one can witness adhesive or the web connection in the eyes, which gives an indication that the person is having the problem of Symblepharon.
Causes of Symblepharon
Injuries: Chemical burns, thermal injuries, or any physical injury can cause Symblepharon. As when the healing process is going on after the injury, at that point, the conjunctiva may get adhered to the cornea. Infection: Inflammation can be caused, or scarring of the conjunctiva can happen if someone gets an eye infection, which increases the chances of suffering from Symblepharon. Inflammatory Disorder: You can also suffer from Symblepharon due to inflammation of the conjunctiva. Autoimmune Diseases: Under this, the tissues and conjunctiva can get attacked by the immune system due to which the person can suffer from the problem of Symblepharon. Surgery: Certain people have to undergo eye surgery which can result in scarring and may be a reason for why a person is suffering from Symblepharon. Genetic Factors: There is less chance that due to genetic factors, a person may suffer from Symblepharon, but in some cases, this is possible. At Mitra Eye Hospital, we have experts who have profound knowledge and know how to deal with patients politely. Moreover, we provide services at reasonable prices. If you want to treat your eyes, then visit the best eye hospital.