Tarsorrhaphy is a surgical procedure in which the
eyelid
An eyelid ( ) is a thin fold of skin that covers and protects an eye. The levator palpebrae superioris muscle retracts the eyelid, exposing the cornea to the outside, giving vision. This can be either voluntarily or involuntarily. "Palpebral ...
s are partially sewn together to narrow the
eyelid opening.
It may be done to protect the
cornea
The cornea is the transparency (optics), transparent front part of the eyeball which covers the Iris (anatomy), iris, pupil, and Anterior chamber of eyeball, anterior chamber. Along with the anterior chamber and Lens (anatomy), lens, the cornea ...
in cases of corneal exposure, as a treatment for
Graves' ophthalmopathy
Graves' ophthalmopathy, also known as thyroid eye disease (TED), is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder of the orbit and periorbital tissues, characterized by upper eyelid retraction, lid lag, swelling (medical), swelling, redness (erythema), conj ...
,
Möbius syndrome
Möbius syndrome or Moebius syndrome is a rare congenital neurological disorder which is characterized by facial nerve paralysis, facial paralysis and the inability to move the eyes from side to side. Most people with Möbius syndrome are born wit ...
or after
corneal graft surgery. The procedure is performed on the corner of the eyelid opening.
See also
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Eye surgery
Eye surgery, also known as ophthalmic surgery or ocular surgery, is surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa. Eye surgery is part of ophthalmology and is performed by an ophthalmologist or eye surgeon. The eye is a fragile organ, and require ...
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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
References
External links
Surgery Encyclopedia: Tarsorrhaphy
Oculoplastic surgery
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