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lagophthalmos /lag·oph·thal·mos/ (lag″of-thal´mos) inability to shut the eyes completely.
lagophthalmos [lag′əfthal′məs] Etymology: Gk, lagos, hare, ophthalmos, eye an abnormal condition in which an eye may not be fully closed because of a neurologic, muscular, or mechanical disorder. lagophthalmos [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. lagophthalmos Failure of the upper eyelid to close the eye completely. During sleep, about one-third of the population has a slight lagophthalmos. See ectropion; exposure keratopathy. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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