Thyroid lid surgery
- 1 September 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Eye
- Vol. 1 (5) , 609-614
- https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1987.94
Abstract
A retrospective study of 58 thyroid patients undergoing eyelid surgery for thyroid related lid malposition is reported. A treatment strategy is suggested, based on the results of this experience. The following points are stressed: (1) The importance of recognising and relieving the inferior rectus tethering component of upper lid retraction when present. (2) The usefulness of a scleral graft in lower lid retractor recession. (3) The inadequacy of lateral tarsorrhaphy in relieving lid retraction but its value in camouflage.Keywords
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