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lagophthalmos /lag·oph·thal·mos/ (lag?of-thal´mos) inability to shut the eyes completely. lagophthalmos incomplete or defective closure of the eyelids. geriatric lagophthalmos may occur as a result of facial neuropathy or hypothyroidism. lagophthalmos keratitis see exposure keratitis. |
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The most commonly used method of surgical correction of paralytic lagophthalmos is gold-weight lid loading (figure). MedDev Corporation, a provider of eyelid closure devices for the surgical treatment of paralytic lagophthalmos, now offers ThinProfile[TM] Platinum Eyelid Weight Implants. Other side effects include epiphora, ocular irritation, lagophthalmos, and exposure keratitis. |
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