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Blepharochalasis syndrome.

P L Custer, R R Tenzel, A P Kowalczyk

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |April 15, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Chronic blepharochalasis can cause eyelid deformities like blepharoptosis and fat prolapse. Late stages may involve acquired blepharophimosis due to canthal tendon dehiscence, requiring surgical intervention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Plastic Surgery

    Background:

    • Chronic blepharochalasis can lead to significant eyelid deformities.
    • These deformities include blepharoptosis, orbital fat prolapse, and lacrimal gland prolapse.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the late-stage eyelid deformities associated with chronic blepharochalasis, specifically acquired blepharophimosis.
    • To detail the pathophysiological changes in canthal tendons leading to these deformities.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical observation and description of characteristic eyelid deformities.
    • Analysis of the anatomical changes in canthal tendon attachments and eyelid tissues.

    Main Results:

    • Patients develop blepharoptosis and prolapse of orbital fat and lacrimal gland.

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  • Acquired blepharophimosis results from canthal tendon dehiscence, with tendons adhering to the periosteum.
  • This leads to a horizontally shortened palpebral fissure and rounded lateral canthal angle.

    • Conclusions:

    • Late-stage blepharochalasis presents with complex eyelid deformities.
    • Surgical intervention is the primary treatment for these acquired deformities.