%0 Journal Article
%T Lid load operation in facial palsy
%A Muller-Jensen K
%J Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
%D 1994
%I Medknow Publications
%X In 24 patients with irreversible lagophthalmos, gold weights ranging from 0.8 to 1.7 g were implanted in the upper lids, under local anaesthesia. With a follow-up period ranging from 2 1/2 to 4 years (average, 3 years), the results of the implantation were gratifying in 23 patients. While corneal irritation and epiphora was reduced and the loaded upper eyelid allowed patients to blink voluntarily
%K Facial palsy - Lid load operation - Gold weight implantation - Blepharorrhaphy
%U http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=1994;volume=42;issue=3;spage=153;epage=156;aulast=Muller-Jensen