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Symptoms and Treatment of Lagophthalmos
Lagophthalmos is a condition in which the eyelids do not close to cover the eye completely. The term lagophthalmos actually comes from the Greek word for hare (lagoos) and derives from a myth that hares sleep with their eyes open. … Continue reading
Unknown Eye Conditions and Solutions
Eye conditions can occur in patients both young and old, for a variety of reasons. Many of these lesser-known conditions can result from disease, genetics, tumors, or trauma. Lagophtalmos, ptosis, anopthalmia and other conditions can often result from an uncommon … Continue reading
Posted in Internal Eyelid Weights, Lagopthalmos, Orbital Implants, Ptosis
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External Eyelid Weights: Options other than Surgery
Lagophthalmos, or the inability to fully close the upper eyelid, can be caused by a variety of temporary and permanent conditions. Most often connected with the paralysis of the 7th cranial nerve, lagopthalmos can be caused by: Bell’s palsy stroke trauma … Continue reading
Posted in Eye Surgery, Lagopthalmos, Orbital Implants
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