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Title: Surgical treatment of the denervated or sagging lower lid. Author: Wiggs EO, Guibor P, Hecht SD, Wolfley DE. Journal: Ophthalmology; 1982 May; 89(5):428-32. PubMed ID: 7099561. Abstract: Paralytic ectropion of the lower eyelid and increased curvature of the lower eyelid associated with anophthalmos both cn be optimally treated by use of an autogenous fascia lata sling. Some patients also have problems with prosthesis retention due to lower eyelid deformity with a shortened inferior fornix. In some instances, it is also necessary to perform a horizontal shortening operation on the lower eyelid. In anophthalmic patients, the relationship between prosthesis size and weight and a sagging lower lid is discussed. In some patients when the lower eyelid is elevated, the patient then has an upper lid ptosis for which it is necessary to perform an appropriate levator shortening operation. Surgical technique and illustrative pre- and post-operative photographs are shown.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]