The role of external eyelid weights in acute facial palsy: functional and aesthetic considerations
| Autor: | Vishnu Sri Shanmuganathan, Aumie Kethees, Konstantinos Papageorgiou, Shu Hong Chang |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Eyelid function Palsy business.industry Cosmesis Case Report Microbiology eye diseases Clinical Practice 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Infectious Diseases medicine.anatomical_structure Physical medicine and rehabilitation 030221 ophthalmology & optometry Medicine Parasitology Paralytic lagophthalmos Eyelid sense organs business Ocular surface 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Oxford Medical Case Reports |
| ISSN: | 2053-8855 |
| Popis: | Purpose Patients with acute paralytic lagophthalmos are at high risk for ocular surface breakdown due to exposure. External eyelid weights are a temporary solution for paralytic lagophthalmos that aim to reduce exposure and optimize blink excursion. Despite easy application and high efficacy, this product is under-utilized in clinical practice with few physicians employing this treatment adjunct. Results Ocular surface health was maintained in all patients, and overall aesthetic satisfaction was high. Conclusion External eyelid weights are a valuable adjunct in the treatment of facial palsy but are under-utilized in clinical practice. This article highlights the benefits of external eyelid weights as an accessible adjunct to restore eyelid function and maintain cosmesis. The device can be implemented without specialist involvement and adds a dimension of independence for general practitioners to manage ocular complications of facial palsy. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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