[Supra-tarsus sulcus. Treatment by silicone prosthesis]

In the anophthalmic socket, the deep superior eyelid sulcus is a quite common syndrome; sometimes with ptosis of the upper eyelid and laxity of the lower eyelid. The treatment by a silicone prosthesis in the deep sulcus fills eyelid volume. The main advantages of this procedure are simplicity and relative harmlessness. The authors relate their technique and the results about 15 cases. The indications are discussed.