Studying the impact of topical steroids on ptosis
September 08, 2021
Why instillation of topical corticosteroids may be associated with greater ptosis and higher rate of failed ptosis repair
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Ptosis
Orbital lymphoma: masquerading as involutional ptosis
September 15, 2021
Unilateral ptosis can be the first symptom related to other causes that are traumatic, myogenic, neurogenic, or mechanical in nature.
Considering double-organ bias in clinical trials of eyelid ptosis
September 01, 2021
Investigators searched PubMed over the past 2 decades for clinical trials on eyelid ptosis using the terms blepharoptosis or upper eyelid ptosis or eyelid ptosis” and the filters “randomized controlled trial (RCT), clinical trial, and humans.”
Corneal keratometry and corneal astigmatism changes after surgery for acquired ptosis
August 24, 2021
Researchers conducted a retrospective observational study to assess the corneal refractive changes induced by surgery to correct ptosis using Fourier harmonic analysis.
Considering older age, high BMI as risks for blepharoptosis in Korean patients
August 19, 2021
A study suggests that for the general population, evaluation for blepharoptosis should be done at 66 years of age, or at 63 and 70 years for males and females, separately.
Blepharoptosis: Unraveling this not-so-simple disorder
July 30, 2021
Perhaps the most important consideration is understanding the neuromuscular pathway that retracts and protracts the eyelid.
Novel therapeutic approach offers nonsurgical option for acquired blepharoptosis
July 29, 2021
Use of a drug to correct the eyelid position could eliminate the complications associated with surgery.