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The correction of ptosis with adjustable suture technique
1Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey.
Acta Ophthalmologica
|August 1, 1990
Summary
A new, simple surgical technique corrects ptosis by suspending the eyelid to the frontalis muscle. This eyelid surgery offers an effective alternative with minimal complications.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Ptosis, or drooping of the upper eyelid, can impair vision and affect appearance.
- Existing surgical correction methods for ptosis vary in complexity and potential complications.