Transient acquired ptosis.
Since optometrists are becoming more involved with postoperative cataract care and the often associated traumatic ptosis, a comprehensive discussion of ptosis, including its etiology, classification as either congenital, acquired, or pseudoptosis, and evaluation, is presented. Referral situations and management strategy are discussed. To illustrate these points, a case of transient acquired ptosis is reviewed.
Haskes
L P
LP
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Newington, CT 06111.
Oshinskie
L J
LJ
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000368:Aged; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications*; D003519:Cyclopentolate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005143:Eyelids / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D011239:Prednisolone; D014792:Visual Acuity
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011239:Prednisolone; D003519:Cyclopentolate