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Intraoperative Quantification Using Finger Force for Involutional Blepharoptosis without Postoperative Lagophthalmos

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Abstract

Purpose

To report intraoperative quantification using finger force for involutional blepharoptosis, which helps in the prevention of postoperative lagophthalmos.

Methods

We carried out levator resection on 20 involutional blepharoptic eyelids. Fissure height was examined intraoperatively to evaluate the extent of resection. If a patient presented more than 3 mm of lagophthalmos in voluntary eyelid closure but could fully open the eye, we forcibly closed the eyelid, using a finger, after voluntary eyelid closure. If more than 3 mm of lagophthalmos was still observed after forced eyelid closure, we corrected eyelid tension until lagophthalmos became less than 2 mm.

Results

Six of the ten patients (20 eyelids) presented with full eyelid opening but more than 3 mm of lagophthalmos in voluntary eyelid closure. After the upper eyelids were forcibly lowered, all six eyelids showed less than 2 mm of lagophthalmos. There were no cases of lagophthalmos 1 month postoperatively.

Conclusions

Additional finger force makes precise quantification of blepharoptosis surgery possible and prevents postoperative lagophthalmos. Jpn J Ophthalmol 2006;50:135–140 © Japanese Ophthalmological Society 2006

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Aichi Medical University, Aichi, Japan

    Hirohiko Kakizaki, Masahiro Zako & Masayoshi Iwaki

  2. Ide Eye Hospital, Yamagata, Japan

    Hidenori Mito

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Kakizaki, H., Zako, M., Mito, H. et al. Intraoperative Quantification Using Finger Force for Involutional Blepharoptosis without Postoperative Lagophthalmos. Jpn J Ophthalmol 50, 135–140 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10384-005-0297-6

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