RESUMEN

Paralytic lagophthalmos has a negative effect on patient. A patient's appearance is grossly distorted and many ocular problems due to exposure and dryness may interfere with the patient's ability to perform an occupation. This paper describes the management of the paralytic lagophthalmos. The medical treatment adds lubricants and the surgical treatment provides a better closure for the eye.

Asunto(s)

Blefaroptosis/cirugía , Parálisis Facial/cirugía , Blefaroptosis/etiología , Parálisis Facial/complicaciones , Oro , Humanos , Implantación de Prótesis , Resultado del Tratamiento

RESUMEN

Paralytic lagophthalmos has an negative effect on patient. A patient's appearance is grossly distorted and many ocular problems due to exposure and dryness may interfere with the patient's ability to perform an occupation. This paper describes the management of the paralytic lagophthalmos. The medical treatment adds lubricants and the surgical treatment provides a better closure for the eye.

Asunto(s)

Enfermedades de los Párpados/terapia , Enfermedades de los Párpados/tratamiento farmacológico , Enfermedades de los Párpados/etiología , Enfermedades de los Párpados/cirugía , Parálisis Facial/complicaciones , Parálisis Facial/terapia , Oro , Humanos , Soluciones Oftálmicas/uso terapéutico , Resultado del Tratamiento