Koka K1, Patel BC2. Source StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020-.2019 Sep 16. Author information Sankara Nethralaya Chennai University of Utah Excerpt The term “ptosis” is derived from the Greek word falling and refers to drooping of a body part. Blepharoptosis is upper eyelid drooping with the eyes in the primary position of gaze. […]
Dry eye is a common, painful ocular disturbance that can result from systemic inflammatory diseases, localized eye problems, or commonly used medications. Current treatments address symptoms, but advances in understanding tear-film function may lead to new approaches. Janine A. Clayton, M.D. Click here to learn more.
Lateral Canthal Complications in Aesthetic Eyelid Surgery: Prevention and Reconstruction 23.1 Introduction The lateral canthus is an important aesthetic facial landmark. It is formed by fusion of the upper and lower tarsal plates and is supported by muscular and fibrous lateral orbital attachments (▶ Fig. 23.1). The posterior limb of the canthal tendon (lateral palpebral […]
Blepharoplasty Blepharorrhaphy Canthoplasty and Canthopexy Cataract Removal Surgery Conjunctivoplasty Dacryoadenectomy Dacryocystorhinostomy Enucleation of Eye Excision of Chalazion Extraocular Muscle Surgery Eye Surgery Eyelid Surgery Orbit Evisceration Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis Repair of Entropion or Ectropion Repair of Lid Retraction Tear Duct Surgery