title: Congenital aponeurotic ptosis.
abstract: Congenital aponeurotic ptosis is the result of a failure of the distal end of the aponeurosis to attach in the usual position. There is a ptosis of varying degree disproportionate to the amount of levator function. Unlike dystrophic congenital ptosis, the amount of levator function is good, usually exceeding 9 to 10 mm. Corrective surgery was performed in 12 cases of congenital aponeurotic ptosis, including identical twins with unilateral symmetrical ptosis, supporting the concept of a developmental mesodermal anomaly.
authors.affiliation: Ophthalmic Plastic Unit, Sydney Eye Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Rogers
mesh_terms: D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000151:congenital* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male