title: Silicone slings for the correction of ptosis associated with progressive external ophthalmoplegia.
abstract: Tarsofrontalis suspensions using silicone rods were performed in eleven patients for the ptosis associated with progressive external ophthalmoplegia. All patients had the eyelids elevated above the level of the pupils with resultant full field of vision and improved cosmesis. Patients have been followed for three to 24 months.
mesh_terms: D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000150:complications*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000592:standards
chemical_list: D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D012826:Silicone Elastomers