Open AccessMüllerectomy for Upper Eyelid Retraction and Lagophthalmos Due to Facial Nerve Palsy
Author(s) -
Adam S. Hassan,
Bartley R. Frueh,
Victor M. Elner
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
archives of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-3601
pISSN - 0003-9950
DOI - 10.1001/archopht.123.9.1221
Subject(s) - lagophthalmos , medicine , eyelid , aponeurosis , surgery , facial nerve , palsy , facial paralysis , paralysis , alternative medicine , pathology
Facial nerve palsy often results in symptoms of ocular irritation due to inadequate eyelid closure. Weakened protractor function results in relative upper eyelid retraction and contributes to lagophthalmos.