Tarsorrhaphy

Tarsorrhaphy is a surgical procedure in which the eyelids are partially sewn together to narrow the eyelid opening.

Tarsorrhaphy
Specialtyophthalmology

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

References

  1. "Tarsorrhaphy". Encyclopedia of Surgery. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2015.


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