Ptosis

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Don’t forget the eyelids in refractive and cataract surgery
Don’t forget the eyelids in refractive and cataract surgery

August 5th 2022

Evaluating patients’ eyelids before cataract and refractive surgery is crucial, as ptosis can create unwanted adverse effects and alter outcomes.

A 35-year-old woman presents with ptosis of the right eyelid 4 days after undergoing injection of botulinum toxin type A.
Case: treating ptosis from botulinum toxin injection

August 4th 2022

Viewing ptosis through a biopsychosocial lens
Viewing ptosis through a biopsychosocial lens

March 22nd 2022

Anophthalmic ptosis and enucleation effects on upper eyelid function
Anophthalmic ptosis and enucleation effects on upper eyelid function

October 8th 2021

Upper lid elevation with topical oxymetazoline 0.1%: Providing a better view
Upper lid elevation with topical oxymetazoline 0.1%: Providing a better view

September 22nd 2021

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Another face of orbital lymphoma

Another face of orbital lymphoma

Lynda Charters
September 20th 2021

Disease masquerading as involutional ptosis

Poll results: What percentage of your patients exhibit blepharoptosis?

Poll results: What percentage of your patients exhibit blepharoptosis?

Brooke Henson, Editor
September 17th 2021

See our latest poll results

Topical corticosteroid use associated with greater ptosis and higher rate of failed ptosis repair

Topical corticosteroid use associated with greater ptosis and higher rate of failed ptosis repair

Lynda Charters
September 6th 2021
Corneal keratometry and corneal astigmatism changes after surgery for acquired ptosis

Corneal keratometry and corneal astigmatism changes after surgery for acquired ptosis

Lynda Charters
August 30th 2021
Poll: What percentage of your patients exhibit blepharoptosis?

Poll: What percentage of your patients exhibit blepharoptosis?

Brooke Henson, Editor
August 27th 2021

This poll is for optometrists and eyecare professionals, only. It will close on Friday, September 10, 2021.

Keeping an eye out for double-organ bias

Keeping an eye out for double-organ bias

Lynda Charters
August 26th 2021
Blepharoptosis in korean patients: Old age and high BMI are risks

Blepharoptosis in korean patients: Old age and high BMI are risks

Lynda Charters
August 19th 2021

Cutoff age for evaluation: 66 years

Novel therapeutic approach offers nonsurgical option for acquired blepharoptosis

Novel therapeutic approach offers nonsurgical option for acquired blepharoptosis

Lynda Charters
August 13th 2021

Use of a drug to correct the eyelid position could eliminate the complications associated with surgery.

Blepharoptosis: Unraveling this not-so-simple disorder

Blepharoptosis: Unraveling this not-so-simple disorder

Lynda Charters
August 13th 2021

Perhaps the most important consideration is understanding the neuromuscular pathway that retracts and protracts the eyelid.

How to identify ptosis in clinical practice

How to identify ptosis in clinical practice

Susan Resnick, OD, FAAO, FSLS
November 9th 2020

A simple addition to the comprehensive exam can make a big difference for patients

Ptosis therapy gets first-in-category FDA nod

Ptosis therapy gets first-in-category FDA nod

Brooke Henson, Editor
July 14th 2020

Once-a-day treatment offers patients a solution to droopy eyelids

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