Effectiveness of the Lower Eyelid Suspension Using Fascia Lata Graft for the Treatment of Lagophthalmos due to Facial Paralysis

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(a) Male patient aged 55, with lagophthalmos, lower eyelid ptosis, and ectropion in the lower eyelid due to facial paralysis 5 years ago. (b) Fornix insufficiency and location of the tear meniscus at the inferior-posterior level due to distinct lower lid margin-limbus and ectropion. (c) The same patient at the postoperative month 3. Lower lid margin-limbus distance zero (positive cornea transparency and negative fluorescein uptake in the slit lamp examination).

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