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Oriental eyelids. An anatomic study.

M T Doxanas, R L Anderson

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |August 1, 1984
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    Oriental eyelids have unique anatomical features, primarily involving the eyelid crease and fold formation. These differences in orbital septum fusion and fat distribution distinguish them from occidental eyelids.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Anatomy

    Background:

    • Oriental eyelids exhibit distinct anatomical characteristics contributing to their unique appearance.
    • Understanding these differences is crucial for accurate clinical evaluation and surgical procedures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and describe the specific anatomical features of oriental eyelids responsible for their unique appearance.
    • To compare the anatomical differences between oriental and occidental eyelids.

    Main Methods:

    • Dissection of eyelids.
    • Sagittal sectioning of orbital blocks.

    Main Results:

    • The fusion point of the orbital septum with the levator aponeurosis differs between oriental and occidental eyelids.
    • In oriental eyelids, the orbital septum fuses lower, allowing preaponeurotic fat to extend anteriorly, creating a fuller eyelid.

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  • The inferior extension of the orbital septum in oriental eyelids inhibits the formation of a distinct eyelid crease.

    • Conclusions:

    • The unique anatomical features of oriental eyelids, including fat distribution and orbital septum-levator aponeurosis fusion, explain their distinct appearance and lack of a prominent eyelid crease.
    • Knowledge of these anatomical variations is essential for oculoplastic surgeons and clinicians assessing oriental eyelids.