What is it?
Paralytic lagophthalmos and blepharospasm
Paralytic lagophthalmos is a pathology that consists of the inability to completely close one or both eyes, leaving a part of them uncovered. Blepharospasms are involuntary contractions of the eyelid muscles. There are different options to solve these eye problems.
Treatment of paralytic lagophthalmos and blepharospasms
Tarsorrhaphy consists of the partial or total closure of the eyelids (upper and lower) by means of sutures to protect the cornea in certain pathologies, such as facial paralysis or exposure keratitis. This procedure lasts about 20 minutes.
The placement of a gold weight, a surgical technique in which a metallic implant is placed within the thickness of the upper eyelid to improve eyelid closure and prevent corneal exposure, may also be considered.
It is performed under local anesthesia, and lasts about half an hour. The postoperative period is similar to other eyelid surgeries, with little discomfort and some local hematoma in the area of the suture.
Another option to control the effects of paralytic lagophthalmos is the application of botulinum toxin, through the injection of a drug composed of a natural protein that inhibits muscle contraction in a controlled and temporary manner.
This technique is applied in the office quickly and easily, without anesthesia. The results are noticeable within a few days and are maintained for several months. It is also suitable for the treatment of blepharospasm.
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