AIM: To observe the clinical effect of treatment for symblepharon by polytetrafluoroethene(PTFE)membrane.

METHODS: The PTFE membrane was used for the treatment of symblepharon of 26 patients 28 eyes. An appropriate size of the PTFE membrane was placed in the wound as a spacer after separating the adhesion. PTFE membrane - fornix - eyelid skin mattress suture was made, and then the conjunctiva and PTFE membrane were sutured. 2-3 weeks later, the PTFE membrane was removed. The patients were followed up for 6-12 months to evaluate the effect of operation.

RESULTS: There were no postoperative infections in 28 eyes. We got 20 eyes(71%)in good result, 6 eyes(21%)improved, and 2 eyes(7%)remained unchanged.

CONCLUSION: It is a safe and effective way to treat symblepharon by PTFE membrane.