title: Closure of eyelid defects.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Repair of eyelid defects can be achieved by an array of procedures.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To provide a basic approach to repairing eyelid defects.
  
  
  METHODS
  Defects are categorized by size. The method of repair for each defect is described.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  By selecting the proper method of closure, with due consideration of the size, location, and configuration of the defect, the cutaneous surgeon can repair eyelid defects whilst maintaining the best possible function and cosmetic appearance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Ross
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pham
mesh_terms: D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps