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Illustration of a normal eyelid (left) and one with congenital blepharoptosis (right).

, 2013
In congenital blepharoptosis the levator palpebrae superioris, which elevates the upper eyelid, is damaged or weakened.
Lin Fang (5898), Gehong Li (104726), Dianju Hou (104724), Bing Li (43671)   +3 more
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Craniofacial Fracture with Superior Orbital Fissure Syndrome Resulting in Pupil-sparing Oculomotor Nerve Palsy

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Summary:. Superior orbital fissure syndrome (SOFS) is a rare complication of craniofacial fracture, caused by damage to cranial nerves Ⅲ, Ⅳ, Ⅴ, and Ⅵ, which typically is associated with ophthalmoplegia, blepharoptosis, pupil dilatation and fixation, and ...
Hiroshi Taniguchi, MD, Hiroshi Nishioka, MD, PhD, Erika Kuriyama, MD, PhD, Yoshikazu Inoue, MD, PhD, Takayuki Okumoto, MD, PhD   +4 more
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The role of apoptosis in blepharoptosis

, 2013
Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of apoptosis in the pathogenesis of blepharoptosis. Patients and methods Forty-five eyelids of 43 consecutive patients (16 female, 27 males) that underwent levator resection surgery for ptosis ...
B M Hoşal, Tezel, G. G., N Dinçer, Zilelioglu, G., E Şahlı, Sahli, E., Hosal, B. M., Dincer, N., G Zilelioğlu, G G Tezel   +9 more
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Prevalence of blepharoptosis and lower lid laxity in patients with dermatochalasis

مجلة جامعة دمشق للعلوم الطبية
: Purpose: To identify prevalence of blepharoptosis and lower lid laxity in dermatochalasis patients for paying more attention to it. Patients and Methods: A cross sectional study in which 83 patients visiting Ophthalmology Department - Almouassat ...
Dr. Rana Alhaj Hussen, Prof. Yosra Haddeh, prof. Maen Al-Aisami   +2 more
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Levator Superioris Muscle Function in Involutional Blepharoptosis

, 2008
Involutional blepharoptosis often is attributed to abnormalities of the levator muscle aponeurosis. To assess the role of muscular degeneration, we evaluated the correlation between ptosis severity and levator muscle ...
Timothy J. McCulley; Thomas Hwang; Luciano Periera
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An Unusual Case of Bitemporal Hemianopia due to bilateral Blepharoptosis

, 2023
Bitemporal hemianopsia typically results from disease affecting the optic chiasm, due to damage to the binasal crossing fibers subserving the temporal visual field of both eyes.
Dilip Thomas; Iziq Thomas
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Inferior displacement of the lower eyelid during intraoperative quantification in blepharoptosis surgery

Clinical Ophthalmology, 2011
Hirohiko Kakizaki, Yasuhiro Takahashi, Masahiro Zako, Masayoshi IwakiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Aichi Medical University, Nagakute, Aichi, JapanPurpose: To examine inferior displacement of the lower eyelid during eye closing in intraoperative ...
Hirohiko Kakizaki, Yasuhiro Takahashi, Masahiro Zako, et al   +3 more
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Quality of life assessment in patients with blepharoptosis

, 2006
PURPOSE: To assess the health-related quality of life in blepharoptosis patients and the impact after surgical management on their quality of life. METHODS: Twenty-one patients with congenital or acquired blepharoptosis completed a questionnaire which ...
Asano, Márcia Emiko [UNIFESP], Osaki, Midori Hentona [UNIFESP]   +1 more
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Progressively worsening ptosis in a woman: A case report

Clinical Case Reports
Key Clinical Message Filler injections into the upper eyelid may cause levator aponeurosis fibrosis and ptosis. This risk must be considered. When ptosis appears, treatment might be difficult.
Hongqing Zhao, Yuan Ren, Zhanhua Yang, Yuanyuan Wang, Junbo Zhang   +4 more
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Surgical methods in the treatment of blepharoptosis [PDF]

, 2012
Introduction: Blepharoptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid causing a narrowing of the palpebral aperture, may be divided in two main types: congenital and acquired. An actual problem, that may affect the patients in all periods of ages.
Ghebos, Nadejda
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