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Iskusnykh N.S.

Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11 A, B Rossolimo St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119021

Grusha Ia.O.

NII glaznykh bolezneĭ RAMN, Moskva

Correction of paralytic lagophthalmos

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Iskusnykh N.S., Grusha Ia.O.

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Journal: Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2015;131(2): 105‑109

DOI: 10.17116/oftalma20151312105-109

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CORRECTION OF PARALYTIC LAGOPHTHALMOS
CORRECTION OF PARALYTIC LAGOPHTHALMOS

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Iskusnykh NS, Grusha IaO. Correction of paralytic lagophthalmos. Russian Annals of Ophthalmology. 2015;131(2):105‑109. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/oftalma20151312105-109

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Abstract:

Current options for correction of paralytic lagophthalmos are either temporary (external eyelid weight placement, hyaluronic acid gel or botulinum toxin A injection) or permanent (various procedures for narrowing of the palpebral fissure, upper eyelid weights or spring implantation). Neuroplastic surgery (cross-facial nerve grafting, nerve anastomoses) and muscle transposition surgery is not effective enough. The majority of elderly and medically compromised patients should not be considered for such complicated and long procedures. Upper eyelid weight implantation thus appears the most reliable and simple treatment.

Keywords:

paralytic lagophthalmos
facial nerve palsy
gold implant
external weights
hyaluronic acid gel
ectropion correction
tarsorrhaphy
neuroplastic surgery

Authors:

Iskusnykh N.S.

Research Institute of Eye Diseases, 11 A, B Rossolimo St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119021

Grusha Ia.O.

NII glaznykh bolezneĭ RAMN, Moskva

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