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  • Ophthalmology
  • Oculoplastics

Background:

  • Lash ptosis is often overlooked and can coexist with blepharoptosis.
  • This case series focuses on patients with visual field loss attributed to lash ptosis dehiscence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate lash ptosis as a primary cause of visual field loss.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of anterior lamellar repositioning for treating lash ptosis-induced symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • A case series of patients presenting with visual field loss due to lash ptosis.
  • All patients underwent anterior lamellar repositioning surgery.
  • Follow-up averaged 15 months (range 10-24 months).

Main Results:

  • Complete resolution of visual field loss was observed in all patients.
  • Patients reported resolution of eyelid heaviness.
  • The surgical intervention proved effective in alleviating symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Lash ptosis can be a primary condition, not solely associated with other eyelid abnormalities.
  • Anatomical changes in eyelid structures may underlie lash ptosis.
  • Anterior lamellar repositioning is a successful treatment for visual field restriction caused by lash ptosis.