This space is free of the subepithelial adhesions that bind the
superior palpebral conjunctiva to the tarsal plate.
c) Hyperaemia of the
superior palpebral conjunctiva
A 48-year-old man presented with bilateral cutaneous fistulas located just above the
superior palpebral sulcus on the orbital midline and which have lasted for eight years (Figure 1).
Despite the complete facial paralysis, right eye closure was satisfactorily achieved with
superior palpebral gold-weight implantation, which was well tolerated.
3-1mm in diameter) or giant papillae (>1mm), swelling and hyperaemia on the
superior palpebral conjunctiva and may be accompanied by mucous discharge and increased lens movement when in situ.
Ophthalmologic examination revealed a prominent left
superior palpebral sulcus, 2 mm of inferior globe displacement (hypoglobus), and 3 mm of enophthalmos as compared with his contralateral eye.