Protecting the eye after facial trauma: treatment of facial paralysis
Facial paralysis is a common sequela of severe craniofacial trauma. The facial nerve is responsible for eyelid closure and controls the blinking mechanism.
Oculoplastic Surgery in Costa Rica: The Main Causes of Eyelid Ectropion
Ectropion is a medical condition commonly seen in an oculoplastics clinic, in which the lower lid margin everts – rolls away- from the eyeball.
What is Ectropion and how do you treat it?
Ectropion is a common eyelid condition in which the eyelid margin is turned outward, leaving the surface of the eyeball exposed and vulnerable to irritants. This is different from entropion, in which the eyelid turns inward and the eyelashes rub against the eyeball (this will be covered in another blog). Entropion causes more discomfort than…
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