ectropion/asthenia

OBJECTIVE Orbicularis weakness is commonly associated with seventh nerve palsy or neuromuscular and myopathic conditions such as myotonic dystrophy and myasethenia gravis. We report four cases of idiopathic isolated orbicularis weakness. METHODS All four cases were female and the presenting symptoms

In view of demographic changes in the population pyramid age structure an increase in eyelid malpositions such as ectropion is likely to occur. The surgical correction of ectropion requires a detailed knowledge of anatomical and pathophysiological factors to be able to effectively evaluate changes

AIM. To outline the role of the lower lid retractors in correction of involutional ectropion. METHODS. Eight eyelids with a tarsal ectropion were included in the study. Clinical clues to help identify weakness of the lower lid retractors were documented. A transconjunctival lower lid retractor

Botulinum toxin has become the initial treatment of choice for the management of essential blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and other craniocervical dystonias. Numerous studies have confirmed a 90% to 95% response rate. Although a number of common side effects have been reported, the occurrence and

The subperiosteal face-lift is a procedure designed to rejuvenate the middle third of the face. We present in this study the technical procedure we have developed, based on the subperiosteal detachment of the soft tissues of the midface and their attachment to the deep temporal fascia with a

The management of the ocular sequelae of facial palsy should be individualized for each patient. The patient's age, ocular motility, tear production, and corneal sensation are considered when developing a treatment plan. Individuals with transient weakness often require only therapy with topical

OBJECTIVE To determine the association of demographics, leprosy and ocular characteristics with altered levels of lactoferrin in the tears of normal subjects and leprosy patients, and to detect the presence of antibodies to lactoferrin in these tear samples. METHODS We collected light-stimulated

Ectropion or scleral show resulting from weakness of the lower eyelids is not uncommon after lower blepharoplasty or midface lift via blepharoplasty incision. Denervation of the pretarsal orbicularis oculi muscle (OOM) attributes to such complications. The authors analyzed 102 patients who underwent

Retraction of the lower eyelid is a useful sign of disease. It is an early manifestation of weakness of the facial muscles, occurring with myopathies, myasthenia, and upper and lower motor neuron facial paresis. Rarely, lower and upper lid retraction occur without proptosis in patients with Graves

A 41-year-old man had ichtyrosis, ectropion, steatorrhea, and slowly progressive proximal limb weakness. Biopsies showed abnormal lipid accumulation in muscle, liver skin, leukocytes, and gastric mucosa. Lipid storage was particularly marked in cultures of skin and muscle, and it increased in

OBJECTIVE To describe ocular manifestations in newly diagnosed borderline lepromatous (BL) and lepromatous leprosy (LL) patients in India. METHODS Ocular complications, at enrolment, occurring in all new borderline lepromatous and lepromatous leprosy patients detected by active case finding within