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Lagophthalmos + Eyelid Surgery

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Correcting Lagophthalmos and Lateral Scleral Showing?

I have lagophthalmos, and I no longer want my eyes stuck together, giving me a strange look at 28 years of age. I already had canthopexy done and it...

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Canthoplasty for Lagopthalmos?

I have lagopthalmos of the left eye from brain surgery, resulting in facial paralysis. I wear an external lid weight for full closure. The bottom lid...

8 doctor answers

Gold Eyelid Weights

I have trouble getting my eyelids fully closed. Doing internet research I have found information about a problem callled lagophthalmos. If this is...

5 doctor answers

Changing Eyelid Crease Help Lagophthalmos After Blepharoplasty?

I had an upper blepharoplasty 6 weeks ago and now have moderate lagophthalmos (5mm of show) of my right eye. Also, my eyes are visibly asymetrical, as...

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Lagophthalmos is Causing Painful Dry Eyes. Doctor Wants to Do Gold Implant.

Problem: I am suffering from painful dry eyes due to Lagophthalmos. My oculoplastic surgeon recommends a gold implant placed in the upper eyelid of...

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Excessive Width of Medial Canthus - Lagophthalmos - Ptosis - Dry Eyes

- Experiencing dry eyes from excessive width of medial canthus (both eyes). - Problem from ages 20-24; I do not know what caused it. - My oculoplastic...

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What is the Possibility of Scar Tissue Causing Lagopthalmos?

Although I know this is a possibility of eyelid surgery, but I heard it is very rare and almost not possible unless a trauma other than surgery caused...

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Lagopthalmos at Night, Inadequate Blinking 7 Months After Bleph

3rd revision of blepharoplasty with partial myectomy for blepharospasm. I have been taping my eyes shut since the first procedure in oct 09, to the...

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After Eyelid Surgery, What Are The Causes of Nocturnal Lagophthalmos?

I had my surgery 4 weeks ago. I'm having problems getting answers from my surgeon and I have made an appointment with another surgeon the...

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Video of my Lagophthalmos

Please view my 4 min 28 sec video of my lagophthalmos. I try to show how surgery or a filler injection may help support the medial corner of my eyes....

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