Tarsorrhaphy
Tarsorrhaphy is a surgical procedure in which the eyelids are partially sewn together to narrow the eyelid opening.
| Tarsorrhaphy | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | ophthalmology |
It may be done to protect the cornea in cases of corneal exposure, as a treatment for Graves' ophthalmopathy, Möbius syndrome or after corneal graft surgery. The procedure is performed on the corner of the eyelid opening.[1]
See also
- Eye surgery
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
References
- "Tarsorrhaphy". Encyclopedia of Surgery. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
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